Job Summary

The Assistant Credit Controller provides
direct support to the Credit Controller across all Group entities and
international operations. The role is primarily responsible for timely and
accurate invoicing, credit note processing, collections, revenue recognition,
and deferred revenue management, while maintaining strong internal controls and
compliance. Bank reconciliations are performed on an ad-hoc basis as required.

In addition to operational
responsibilities, the role is expected to leverage digital tools, automation,
and data analytics to improve finance processes, enhance reporting, and drive
operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Billing

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  Perform timely and accurate billing for Singapore customers,
  including corporate clients.
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  Generate invoices for international students, University
  Alliance (UA) partners, and ATP students, including instalment-based
  billing.
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  Verify the validity and compliance of UA contracts prior to
  invoicing.
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  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure billing
  accuracy and completeness.

Collections & Credit Control

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  Monitor and manage the Group's accounts receivable to ensure
  timely collections.
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  Prepare weekly Accounts Receivable Aging reports and work
  closely with the International Sales team to review overdue accounts and
  develop collection strategies.
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  Follow up with customers and stakeholders to resolve
  outstanding receivables and minimise bad debts.
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  Update collections received and prepare periodic ATP collection
  reports.

Credit Notes & Revenue Management

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  Issue Credit Notes (CN) accurately for customer adjustments and
  student withdrawals.
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  Ensure all Credit Notes are properly recorded in the Accounts
  Receivable and Deferred Revenue records.
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  Maintain accurate Deferred Revenue schedules for University
  Alliance (UA) and ATP programmes.
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  Update the MSR module with End of Course (EOC) and test dates
  to facilitate accurate revenue recognition.
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  Ensure deferred revenue balances are accurately maintained and
  recognised in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Grant Administration (SFC & PSEA)

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  Monitor and track SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) and Post-Secondary
  Education Account (PSEA) grant applications submitted by students,
  ensuring completeness and timely processing.
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  Coordinate with the relevant government portals to facilitate
  the release and disbursement of SFC and PSEA funds to the Group’s
  entities.
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  Apply released grant amounts accurately to the respective
  student AR accounts and ensure proper offset against outstanding balances.
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  Reconcile SFC and PSEA grant receipts against AR records and GL
  postings, and follow up on any pending, rejected, or unmatched claims.

Financial Controls & Reconciliations

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  Perform bank reconciliations on an ad-hoc basis as required,
  and investigate any unreconciled or outstanding items.
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  Maintain and update AR funding records accurately.
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  Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure funding
  arrangements are billed correctly.
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  Reconcile Accounts Receivable balances and ensure financial
  records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate
  documentation.
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  Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained for
  all AR transactions.

Process Improvement & Digitalisation
(Added Advantage)

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  Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance
  processes.
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  Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, and AI
  Agentic technologies to improve reporting and workflow efficiency is an
  advantage.
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  Develop dashboards and automated reports to support management
  decision-making.
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  Participate in finance transformation initiatives and
  continuous process improvement projects.

Stakeholder Management

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  Work collaboratively with Finance, Sales, Academic Operations,
  and other business units to resolve billing and collection issues.
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  Communicate effectively with both internal and external
  stakeholders regarding invoicing, collections, account reconciliation
  matters, and payment discrepancies.
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  Escalate issues promptly while recommending practical
  solutions.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education

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  Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related
  discipline.

Experience

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  3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit
  Control, Billing, or Finance Operations.
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  Experience managing high-volume invoicing, collections,
  deferred revenue, and revenue recognition across multiple countries or
  entities would be an advantage.
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  Experience supporting billing and AR operations across
  international or multi-country operations would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

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  Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, credit control,
  billing, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition processes.
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  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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  Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate is an
  advantage.
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  Experience with ERP or accounting systems; Microsoft Dynamics
  365 Business Central (BC365) is a plus.
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  Familiarity with AI Agentic tools and intelligent workflow
  automation is a plus.

Core Competencies

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  Highly meticulous with strong numerical accuracy and attention
  to detail.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the
  ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
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  Good organisational and time management skills, with the
  ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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  Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to continuous
  improvement.
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  Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism in
  handling confidential financial information.