This contract position reports to the Director – Accounts Receivable and will be responsible to support ad-hoc projects as designated.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will involve cross functional engagement, working closely with the CFO, Director of Accounts Receivable, the Accounts Receivable (AR) team, the Student Finance (SF) team, ICT and Strategic Change Management (SCM) team on the following:

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Service Tax (ST) project team support:
• Shadow the existing AR and SF teams in discussions on the ST project, with a view to support in terms of checking of data, reconciliations, and coordinating administrative tasks where applicable.
• Support in identifying any concerns in compliance to the ST requirements, based on the information available/provided and participation in discussions/meetings.  Expected to perform own reading/research, and engage closely with project team, in order to increase effectiveness in this aspect.
2. Accounts Receivable Management (Reporting to the Director – AR):
• Assist in reviewing and reconciling the balances for selected sponsors, with a view to identifying and monitoring the necessary adjustments, as well as identifying gaps and opportunities for improvements to the AR management process.
• Assist to backfill for existing AR/SF team members on selected operational tasks to allow the current team to focus more on ST project
3. Other tasks:
• From time to time, the CFO may assign specific projects, as appropriate.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Higher Education, Retail & E-commerce, is advantageous
• 5–7 years of experience, with 2–3 years in a senior role handling AR, credit control, or related accounting functions.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or lead role is preferred.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable principles, invoicing, collections, and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards (GAAP/MPERS), tax (corporate and indirect) and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with credit management and risk assessment practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) would be advantageous

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Good written and verbal communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Good time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions and reporting

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

• Teamwork – Ability to foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Proactive in identifying issues, analyzing data, and making sound decisions.
• Accountability & Ownership – Takes responsibility for outcomes, meets deadlines, and ensures accuracy in assigned tasks/reports.
• Communication – Effective communication with all stakeholders, to ensure smooth process and dispute resolution where applicable.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Stays calm under pressure, adapts to changing priorities, and continuously seeks improvements.
• Integrity & Confidentiality – Upholds ethical standards, maintains confidentiality, and ensures compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

• Initiative – Self starter with strong initiative, and a willingness to learn/upskill on the job.  Have a curious mind and willing to read up, research and catch up quickly to ensure ability to achieve objectives.