Billing & Account Receivables Executive

The Big Picture:
Howden Singapore is looking for a self-motivated Billing & Account Receivables Executive to support our busy Finance & Administration Team. Immediate start available

In this multifaceted role, you’ll be responsible for managing billings, accounts receivable function (including collections) and updating our order bookings for forecasts and actual reporting purposes.
- This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, global company that offers attractive remuneration packages, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements, with global experience and provides a supportive organizational culture._

What needs to be done?

Billings- Following internal processes to generate invoices from our ERP system and prepare proforma invoices for advance collection and progressive payment milestones from our customers- Dispatch shipping documents and invoices to customers- Assist with letters of credit, including liaising with the purchaser, logistics lead and our HSBC Trade Facilities OfficerAccounts Receivable- Managing the accounts receivable function including monthly statement of accounts to debtors, collections, reporting billing status and cash collection forecasts- Support our internal team with requesting credit rating reports for new customers or large orders to determine the payment terms

Order Book- Manage the order book process including updating bookings and cost estimates as per contract summary, reviewing latest delivery status and update sales and invoices based on goods readiness as confirmed by logistics- Update actual and forecasted Percentage of Completion progression report, and other internal reporting as required- Manage requests and roll over requirements for hedge on sales or orders > USD$100K from Group Treasury- To provide order book updates by Country as and when requested by relevant stakeholders

Howden Policies- Adhere to all Howden Group policies, procedures and business ethics codes.-
- Fully comply with Howden and local SHE policies, rules, regulations and legislation.

What do you need to bring?

It is fundamental that you have a Diploma in Accounting, or similar field, as a minimum and have at least 3+ years post qualification experience in the industry. Previous experience managing letters of credit and bank guarantees would be highly regarded.

You can demonstrate prior experience in customer cash collection and a working knowledge of ERP systems.

You display personal initiative and good communication skills and you are confident communicating at all levels within the business. You display good stakeholder management capabilities and are confident in building and maintaining relationships both internally & externally.

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) is fundamental.

The following would also be highly regarded:
- Other languages like Chinese, Malay or other- Good time management skills

The advantages of working at Howden:
Worldwide business - Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.

We offer global and local opportunities
- 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments - You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions.

At Howden we have a strong corporate identity and purpose - You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.

Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You - Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset - our people.