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About Us
Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.
Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost-efficient business support services
Job title
Junior AR Accountant, FSS
The position
We are looking for AR Accountant who is responsible for processing several Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions such as customer invoices, posting bank transactions, downloading bank statements, account reconciliation and reporting.
What you will be doing
Performing day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivable data
Ensuring daily operations are carried out according to set targets and deadlines
Generating and sending out invoices and account statements
Bank Statement processing and matching payments against open items
Reconciliation of AR accounts and discrepancies clarification
Ensuring customer statement reconciliation is completed for all customers
Working closely with internal departments to resolve
Taking part in transitions from other entities – as part of transition into GBS
Maintaining excellent customer & suppliers relationships through effective and timely communication in the event of queries
Ensuring best practice across all accounts receivable tasks by maintaining current process documentation (i.e. visio, WI, guidelines) and leading implementation of system and process improvements
Support external/internal audits
Performing MEC and YEC activities
Other ad-hoc AR duties as required
Treating all information received as strictly confidential
Fulfilling all other tasks delegated by the Superior
Qualifications you have for this role:
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance
+2 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably processing in a high volume environment
Good knowledge of accounting principles
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Receivable environment within an organisation or SSC/BPO environment is advantageous
Computer literacy – Excel, Word and other large enterprise systems is advantageous (e.g. IFS, SAP, Oracle etc.)
Good command of the English and Mandarin language (spoken & written). Additional European / Middle Eastern / Asian language(s) skills will be advantageous
How to apply
Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary.
Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.
