Junior AR Analyst

Key Accountabilities and Challenges

• Perform day-to-day processing of

  cheques, Direct Debit runs, EFT/wire transfers

  , and AR transactions to ensure accurate and timely recording of cash receipts in the AR ledger.
• Review and process

  refund transactions, deductions, and discrepancies

  in line with company policy.
• Review

  auto-posted transactions

  for accuracy and compliance.
• Issue

  debit notes and credit notes

  adhering to company policies.
• Timely allocation of

  incoming payments and unapplied cash

  , and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Manage a variety of

  ad-hoc queries

  and monitor customer accounts, ensuring compliance with BP's credit standards.
• Research and resolve issues within guidelines by using multiple databases and coordinating with collection teams or customers.
• Maintain and track outstanding AR and collection activities requiring immediate attention, coordinating with customers as needed.
• Review

  weekly and monthly bank reconciliations

  to identify any unidentified deposits and ensure AR balances reconcile daily/monthly.

Essential Education & Experience

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in

  Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting

  , or related field with relevant language skills.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in

  accounts receivable, cash application, master data, data analytics, or customer service

  .
• Experience in a

  shared services center

  environment.
• Experience working with

  sales teams and external customers

  .
• Strong

  analytical and numerical skills

  with financial accounting knowledge.
• Proficient in systems such as

  AS 400

  and

  SAP

  .
• English proficiency at

  B2-C1

  level.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong

  interpersonal, influential, and decision-making skills

  to maintain effective relationships with key collaborators.
• Ability to handle

  complex situations

  balancing customer needs and business objectives.
• Flexibility to

  adapt approaches

  to meet changing requirements.
• Capability to manage

  conflicting priorities and deadlines

  , escalating urgent issues timely.
• Effective

  prioritization

  and resolution of urgent matters to deliver business value.
• Consistent delivery of

  high-quality information

  under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a

  fast-paced environment

  .

• Detail-oriented

  with a strong focus on accuracy.