AR Accountant (2 years contract)

Importance and aim of the job

Responsible for applying policies and procedures to ensure the timely handling, processing, and depositing of cash receipts from customers.

Key job functions and success-relevant tasks

• Customer credit limit – ensure that SIG customer credit Management policy is applied.
• Account receivables management – prepare relevant sales documents for collection purpose.
• Follow up on, collect and allocate payment.
• Prepare and send out to Country Managers the weekly account receivable aging report with meaningful commentary / highlights.
• Minimize overdue / DSO.
• Prepare and send out to customer the monthly customer statement and dunning letter Account receivables factoring with financing company, understand the requirement according to the agreement with the financing company.
• Timely provide documentation and settlement to the financing company.
• Period-end closing –prepare general and individual allowance for doubtful accounts with sufficient details and calculation.
• Prepare customer FX revaluation with sufficient details and calculation.
• Monthly reconcile the account receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger and follow up on differences (if any).
• Provide AR information for group reporting.
• Budget / Forecasting - prepare budget / forecast Account receivables/DSO with realistic assumptions and meaningful variance.
• Checking account payable transaction to ensure correctness of VAT and Withholding TAX.
• Review and verify the invoice accuracy and supporting document before post in system.
• Others, support external auditor requirement. Ad-hoc request.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Ability to work under pressure, particularly during month-end or account closing periods
• Flexible with working hours when required
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on results
• Good command of English (both written and spoken)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

About SIG

SIG is a leading packaging solutions provider for a more sustainable world. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our unique technology and outstanding innovation capacity enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers.

Founded 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 8,000 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 100 countries. In 2021, SIG produced more than 45 billion carton packs. For more information, visit www.sig.biz