Assistant Manager - Finance Business Partner Accounts Receivable (6 Months)

Assistant Manager - Finance Business Partner (Accounts Receivable)

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities Business Partnering

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, Customer Care, Legal, and Shared Services.
• Support business units by providing financial advice and guidance on receivables, revenue, and customer account matters.
• Participate in business initiatives and cross-functional projects to support company objectives.
• Identify financial risks and recommend practical solutions to improve business performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on financial policies, processes, and controls.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Oversee and monitor customer receivable balances on a regular basis.
• Review aging reports and ensure timely follow-up on overdue balances.
• Support collection activities and implement strategies to improve cash collections.
• Monitor customer payment behavior and identify collection risks.
• Review customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate bad debt provisions and recommend appropriate actions.
• Review and support write-off requests in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and other collection-related KPIs.

Revenue Recognition

• Review and validate revenue recognition calculations in accordance with IFRS requirements.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of customer transactions and contracts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Review reconciliations relating to revenue and receivables.
• Identify and resolve revenue-related discrepancies and risks.
• Support management reporting requirements relating to revenue performance.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly Accounts Receivable reports.
• Analyze collection performance and outstanding receivable trends.
• Provide insightful commentary on financial performance and key risks.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.

Shared Services Coordination

• Collaborate with Shared Services teams to ensure efficient processing of Accounts Receivable activities.
• Monitor service delivery against agreed service levels.
• Resolve operational issues impacting collections and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data received from Shared Services functions.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls across Accounts Receivable processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Support governance initiatives and risk management activities.

Audit & Compliance

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external audit requests related to Accounts Receivable.
• Support audit fieldwork and provide required documentation.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and recommendations.
• Support compliance with IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax, and company financial policies.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiencies.
• Support implementation of finance transformation projects.
• Improve reporting effectiveness through technology and system enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
• Support ERP upgrades, integrations, and system enhancement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Strong experience in Accounts Receivable, collections, and revenue accounting.
• Experience in business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Exposure to high-volume transaction environments.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Previous experience in real estate, construction, property development, or large corporate environments is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Accounts Receivable Management
• Revenue Recognition
• IFRS Reporting
• Credit Control & Collections
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance
• ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI or similar reporting tools