O2C AR Accountant

About the Position

We are looking for an O2C AR Accountant to join our Finance Shared Services team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting of incoming payments and customer balances for the O2C portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Allocate incoming payments by entering and matching receipts to the correct invoices in the accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve customer balance discrepancies by monitoring payment differences and coordinating with the collections team to obtain remittance details from customers.
• Monitor and clear open/unidentified payments; maintain a tracking file and add comments regarding missing remittance, duplicate payments to be refunded, supplier payments to be routed to AP, etc.
• Calculate the allowance/provision for potentially uncollectible receivables by analyzing customer balances in line with agreed accounting principles.
• Post and reconcile Work in Progress (WIP) and unbilled delivered orders by verifying transactions and recording them in books.
• Process and distribute incoming emails within the team; analyze each request and resolve it or route it to the appropriate department.
• Work effectively under pressure, especially during month-end closing periods, and support closing tasks when required.
• Ensure Compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Prepare AR reports, aging reports, and accounts analysis.
• Use MS 365 tools (mainly Excel) and Oracle to perform analyses, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the supervisor and participate in process improvements/standardization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field – preferred.
• CPA or equivalent qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of Accounts Receivables or order-to-cash experience.
• Experience in accounting operations (AR/GL/R2R) – preferred.
• Good knowledge of MS 365 (especially Excel) – required.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle is an advantage) – nice to have.

Nice to Have

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Very good command of English (minimum B2 level).
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during month-end closing periods.
• Effective collaboration and clear communication with internal stakeholders (e.g., collections, R2R, AP).

We Offer

• Full onboarding and work equipment provided.
• Availability is required on public holidays if they fall within month-end closing periods.

About the Company

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Application

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should send their application by 20th October 2026.