Finance Specialist , AP/AR

This will be a 1-year contract role with 1 month discretionary bonus upon completion of contract.

Job Purpose

The Finance Specialists is responsible for supporting the end-to-end functions, including billing, collections, receipting, reconciliations, and issue resolution. The role serves as a key liaison between Finance, Business Users, IT, and SAP support teams to ensure smooth AR & AP operations, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable Operations

· Perform daily receipting, allocation, reconciliation, and collection activities.

· Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections.

· Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to billings, receipts, customer balances, and account reconciliations.

· Maintain accurate AR / AP records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

2. SAP and System Support

· Support users on Sales Order, billing, receipting, and AR / AP -related transactions in SAP.

· Monitor, track, and follow up on SAP-related operational issues to ensure timely resolution.

· Coordinate with SAP consultants, IT teams, and business users to investigate and resolve system issues.

· Perform testing and validation of system enhancements, fixes, and process improvements

3. Month-End Closing and Reporting

· Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable.

· Prepare account reconciliations and management reports.

· Ensure completeness and accuracy of AR / AP balances and supporting documentation.

4. Month-End Closing and Reporting

· Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable.

· Prepare account reconciliations and management reports.

· Ensure completeness and accuracy of AP/AR balances and supporting documentation.

5. Process Improvement and Documentation

· Assist in reviewing and improving AR / AP processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

· Identify opportunities for automation and reporting enhancements to reduce manual effort.

· Support the development and maintenance of process documentation, user guides, and training materials.

· Promote standardization and consistency of AR/AP processes across business units and entities

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

· Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

· 3–5 years of supervisory experience in Accounts Receivables or Accounts Payable.

Skills & Competencies

· Hands-on experience in SAP or other ERP systems

· Good understanding of Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable processes, reconciliations, and supplier account management.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.

· Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and system support teams.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

· Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.