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Accounts Receivable Manager - APAC

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CSL

Feb 9

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Accounting & Tax
  • Melbourne

Requirements

  • Experience managing a team within an AR function, ideally with a geographically dispersed team
  • Knowledge of country specific legislation within APAC legislative framework would be an advantage
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance - preferred but not essential
  • At least 4+ years’ experience in accounting and finance including Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications and Collections
  • Experience in global scientific/pharmaceutical industry highly desirable
  • Sound interpersonal skills and some ability to influence, the ability to think through ambiguous issues
  • Timely decision making, strong analytical thinking and organizational agility
  • The position also requires the ability to build and maintain sound relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple levels and cross functionally with E2E Finance

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Commercial Operations to resolve customer queries and discuss customer financial health at a global level
  • Manage difficult collection disputes and other collection escalations
  • Lead, motivate and develop team members including effective long-term talent development and succession planning
  • Support and respond to complex ad hoc requests (e.g., queries from finance, customer service teams, audit partners etc)
  • Manage and resolve escalated customer collection & cash application queries
  • Drive harmonization of Collection & Cash Application practices across CSL group
  • Drive efficiencies within the AR team to maximise team performance and cross train team members to build capability across the region
  • Complete Month end reporting including debt outstanding, team KPI’s and Bad Debt Provisions
  • Ensure all doubtful debt is recorded and communicated to the business
  • Support/drive ad hoc projects or continuous improvement activities

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Accounts Receivable Manager - APAC?

The main responsibility is to lead the APAC Accounts Receivable team, ensuring timely and effective collection of debts and allocation of customer payments, while managing dispute resolution and escalations.

Who does the Accounts Receivable Manager report to?

The Accounts Receivable Manager reports to the AR Global Process Owner.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred but not essential.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

At least 4+ years of experience in accounting and finance, particularly in Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, and Collections.

Is experience in the global scientific/pharmaceutical industry desirable?

Yes, experience in the global scientific/pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable.

What kind of team management experience is expected?

Experience managing a team within an Accounts Receivable function, ideally with a geographically dispersed team.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include sound interpersonal abilities, the capacity to influence, strong analytical thinking, organizational agility, and timely decision-making.

Are there opportunities for talent development within the team?

Yes, the role involves leading, motivating, and developing team members, including long-term talent development and succession planning.

Will the Accounts Receivable Manager need to interact with other departments?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with various departments, including Commercial Operations, finance, and customer service teams.

What are the key metrics that the manager will report on monthly?

The manager will complete month-end reporting that includes debt outstanding, team KPIs, and bad debt provisions.

When is the application deadline for this job?

The application deadline is Monday, 17th February 2025.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1916
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CSL is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, vaccines to prevent influenza, and therapies in iron deficiency, dialysis and nephrology. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our businesses, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus, CSL Plasma and CSL Vifor – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 32,000 people. Our unique combination of commercial strength, R&D focus and operational excellence enables us to identify, develop and deliver innovations so our patients can live life to the fullest.

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