Role and Responsibilities

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts-the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full spectrum of AR functions including billings, receipts and customer credit notes processing in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures.

• Ensure revenue recognized according to IRFS16.

• SME for Account Receivable and manage AR billing administrators.

• Review credit terms to ensure minimal collection risk.

• Foster strong relationships with Centre Managers, Sales, and Operations to resolve delinquencies and address credit risk.

• Own clean up and recovery efforts on target accounts.

• Collaborate with the business to identify root cause of overdue customer balances.

• Perform month end close duties including reconciliations, reporting and analysis.

• Prepare the monthly AR aging for the Region Cash Call Meeting.

• Resolve customer accounts by examining payment plans and payment history to determine if collection efforts required on delinquent accounts.

• Negotiate with customers to resolve issues and collect timely payments per contract terms.

• Measure and report targets in a timely manner

• Drive actions to achieve financial targets.

• Perform AFDA and unapplied cash analysis on a regular basis.

• Contribute to business process troubleshooting maintenance and enhancement initiatives (Oracle Cloud, Gemini, Salesforce) where appropriate.

• Prepare the revenue analysis, deferred revenue & unbilled revenue for month end closing.

• Preparation of reconciliations for intercompany confirmations.

• Assist in financial and tax audit process both internal and external audits.

• Support the preparation of budgets and forecast.

• Handle other tasks or duties as agreed with Finance Manager

• Assist with projects as and when assigned.

Education & Experience

• University degree in accounting, finance or related field required.

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA or equivalent) with minimum of 5 years relevant experience

• ARS (Accounts Receivable Specialist) certification preferred.

• Worked in a multinational corporation with experience in a multi-entity/country environment.

• In depth knowledge of accounting receivable best practices, accounting standard IFRS16/MFRS16, reporting and data analysis.

• Proven collection, billing and cash application skills and experience

• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented global business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures.

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Knowledge and experience in Oracle Cloud preferred.

• Experience working directly with leadership preferred.

Capabilities & competencies

• Effectively manages stress and work well under pressure.

• Meets targets and deadlines within prescribed timeframes.

• Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries.

• Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives.

• Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand action items

• Ability to develop reporting and effectively communicate results to Finance Leadership

• Proven ability to analyze accounts receivable performance and implement measures to maximize financial performance.

• Proficient in English. Other languages such as Mandarin is an added advantage.

• Able to work flexible hours (may include weekends and/or public holidays)

CAE offers:

• an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.

• the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.

• flexible schedules.

• attractive employee benefits.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.