Account Receivable Accountant

The Accounts Receivable ensures timely and accurate collection of customer payments, maintains healthy customer accounts, and supports strong cash flow for the organization.

This role exists to bridge operational execution and analytical oversight within the AR function, contributing directly to financial stability, reporting accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes for intercos and third-party customers.

• Prepare, review, and issue accurate and timely customer invoices. Book issued invoices, and in the case of intercompany transactions, record them on both the AR and AP sides.

• Monitor outstanding balances and proactively follow up on overdue payments.

• Maintaining contact with customers and suppliers about invoices and payments.

• Apply incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts

• Handle inquiries from intercompany and third-party customers about invoices and statements of account (SOA)

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and payment disputes

• Prepare AR aging reports

• Analyze and solve suspense accounts.

• Monitoring and signaling outstanding items.

• Checking and resolving discrepancies in the event of incorrect bookings.

• Collections and Follow-ups and send payment reminders or follow up with customers on overdue invoices.

• Invoice and Billing Management- ensure invoices comply with company and client requirements.

• Support cash flow forecasting, and support the cash flow vs P&L differences.

• Checking and improving administrative processes.

• Support month-end closing activities related to receivables and Interco reconciliation.

• Respond to client inquiries and coordinate with internal departments to ensure correct processing.

• Serve as the primary point of contact

• Collaborate with comercial, finance teams, legal and other stakeholder involved in the order to cash process.

• Support audit activities both internally and externally

• Follow up on requests received in the corporate AR email inbox.

• Prepare and send the Interco reconciliations periodically.

• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.

• Provide analytical support for management reporting, decision-making, and process improvements.

• Ad-hoc analysis requested upon manager’s request.

• Other related tasks may be assigned by the manager related to the current scope of responsibilities and aligned with company needs.

Key Competences – Attitude, Skills, Knowledge

The competencies required to properly fulfil the function are stated below. More operationalized and detailed indicators are to be found in the personnel competence system assessment profile.

Attitude

• Acts in alignment with the Company’s core values — Safety, Passion, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Integrity,  consistently demonstrating the expected behaviors, as referenced in the core values booklet.

• Acts in alignment with the Company’s HSE Principles, consistently demonstrating responsible behavior and compliance with the life-saving rules in daily operations.

• Acts in alignment with the Company’s Compliance Program, demonstrating ethical behaviour and compliance with the Company’s Compliance policies and applicable laws.

• Acts in alignment with the Company’s ESG objectives and strategy.

• Takes ownership and is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of self and other team members.

• Is ambitious about and committed to efficient, reliable, and safe operations to deliver continuous excellence to all stakeholders.

• Is willing to perform assigned tasks & roles.

• Takes ownership of the supervisory position and acts as a team leader.

• Leads by example and takes responsibility regarding unsafe situations, and encourages others to be aware of and contribute to the safety culture.

• Deals objectively and sensitively when mediating disagreements between employees.

• Has a managerial attitude and approaches and delivers work in a broader perspective, keeping the bigger picture, corporate vision, and strategy in mind.

• Has organizational awareness and a confident, responsible, creative, and analytical approach towards work, colleagues, and other work-related situations.

• Has a commercial and financial sense.

• Assists and cooperates professionally with colleagues, according to the applicable social and ethics policies.

• Maintains a healthy work-life balance and backs up colleagues both mentally and physically.

• Does not engage in activities that may be perceived as conflicting with company duties/activities.

• Does not make, accept, or permit improper gifts or payments related to company activities.

• Respects and has an open, honest, flexible, and positive attitude towards colleagues, teamwork, and the company culture.

• Promotes awareness of waste segregation, prevention of spills, waste of energy, and emissions to the air.

• Embraces change and promotes diversity.

Skills

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders

• Professional collection and negotiation skills while maintaining positive customer relationships

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple accounts independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. reconciliations, reporting, data analysis)

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify process improvements

• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial data

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and cash application

• Working knowledge of accounting principles related to revenue recognition and receivables

• Familiarity with AR aging analysis, DSO, and cash flow concepts

• Experience with accounting or ERP systems and their impact on financial reporting

• Understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance related to receivables

• Awareness of customer credit management and dispute resolution processes

Qualifications & Certifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role

• Solid understanding of invoicing, collections, and account reconciliation

• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities