Finance Team Lead - Accounts Receivable

About Jardine Service Centre (JSC)

Jardine Service Centre Philippines is an organization fully owned by Jardine Matheson Group which is a diversified Asian-based group with unsurpassed experience in the region, having been founded in 1832. JSC is responsible for providing back-office support to the business units of Jardine Group by administrating transactional and rule-based activities. We aim to deliver world-class services to our internal customers in a cost-efficient manner via process harmonization, application of state-of-the-art technologies, automation and process simplification.

We are seeking a skilled Finance Team Lead to manage Accounts Receivable (AR) function. This role will oversee daily revenue verification, billing, collections, and reconciliation processes while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong analytical capabilities, leadership experience, and a solid understanding of AR and revenue controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of AR and Income Audit analysts.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and conduct regular coaching sessions.
• Act as point of escalation for complex billing or audit discrepancies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, collections, and cash application processes.
• Monitor AR aging and follow-up on overdue accounts to support cash flow targets.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of customer receipts and reconciliations.
• Resolve billing disputes in coordination with operations, sales, and customer service.
• Review journal entries and accruals related to AR and support month-end close.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to queries.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure system accuracy.
• Ensure revenue and receivables reports are timely, complete, and accurate.

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements in AR and income audit workflows.
• Leverage automation and tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel macros, RPA) to improve reporting and reduce manual effort.
• Work closely with finance systems and IT teams for enhancements or transitions (e.g., ERP, POS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of AR with 2+ years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong background in AR, preferably in hospitality, retail, or shared services.
• Proficient in ERP and POS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Opera, Micros) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit compliance.
• CPA or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Experience in revenue audit, reconciliation, and customer invoicing systems.
• Familiarity with international tax and revenue regulations (e.g., VAT, Withholding Tax).
• Exposure to shared services or multinational environments is preferred.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At JSC, you can play a role in our business success. We understand that key to our success is our people, which is our foundation and priority. We invest in our people to ensure we have the right talent with the leadership and strategic skills the company needs for the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, race, disability, family status or any other factors.

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