Senior Accounts Receivable Executive (Korean Speaker)

Michael Page


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Petaling Jaya
Contract type: Full time
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
  • Be part of a dynamic and fast paced organisation


About Our Client

Our client is a leading global FMCG with a strong presence in Malaysia. The company is committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions that enhance everyday living, offering a wide range of household and professional appliances designed with consumer's needs in mind. With a focus on quality, design, and energy efficiency, the organisation continues to empower households and businesses across the region while driving forward initiatives that support a more sustainable future.

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes-including invoice processing, cash allocation, and AR sub-ledger management-while ensuring accuracy and compliance with business policies, ECS requirements, and local statutory regulations.
  • Ensure all assigned daily tasks are completed within defined SLAs and quality expectations, including proactive monitoring of AR performance metrics and KPIs.
  • Support migration and standardisation activities by facilitating the transfer of AR tasks from Korea and other markets into the Shared Services Centre.
  • Monitor and follow up on open, overdue, or disputed items; coordinate resolution actions with stakeholders and escalate complex matters when required.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for Korean-speaking stakeholders, handling queries, clarifications, and issue resolutions in a timely and professional manner.
  • Perform month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal postings, AR ageing analysis, and preparation of month-end reports.
  • Support both internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and evidence.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as OTC, Cash Application, Controlling, and Operations to ensure seamless and accurate end-to-end processes.
  • Uphold internal controls and ensure compliance with AR governance, ECS standards, and audit requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, recommending optimisations, and updating Desktop Procedures (DTPs).
  • Provide knowledge transfer, on-the-job training, and support to new team members, ensuring consistent process understanding across the team.
  • Participate in team projects, ad-hoc tasks, and transformation activities as assigned by the line manager.


The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or related accounting functions, preferably in a Shared Services environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Korean (speaking, reading, writing) is mandatory to support Korean market operations.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and AR process migrations is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Korean and English (written and verbal).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team.


What's On Offer

  • Contract: 6 Months
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • Covered medical expenses.
  • Opportunity to work in a regional, multicultural Shared Services Centre supporting a global organisation.
  • Career development pathways in Finance, Order-to-Cash (O2C), and process transformation.
  • Exposure to transition activities, automation initiatives, and global process improvements.


Contact: Ariff Kamri

Quote job ref: JN-122025-6897931

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