At ZeroNorth, we are at the forefront of transforming the shipping industry through digital innovation. Our solutions go beyond optimising business operations, they are designed to lead the industry in sustainability by significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Our core mission of making global trade greener drives everything we do. Your contributions will play a crucial role in reducing emissions, aligning commercial success with sustainability, and delivering benefits for both profitability and the environment.
ZeroNorth is powered by a diverse team of 550+ professionals with more than 38 nationalities, operating out of global hubs including Copenhagen (our headquarters), Athens, Chennai, Mumbai, Singapore, Sofia, and Tokyo.
We are leading the industry's green transition, enabling our partners to leverage data for actionable decarbonisation efforts.
Accounts Receivable Specialist at ZeroNorth
The accounting and control team’s target is to leverage technology and automation to work with a high degree of efficiency. The job involves working in a matrix orgnaisation with collaboration with multiple stakeholders.Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for all accounts receivable and credit control processes. across our global entities.
Key responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including generating invoices, credit memos, and billing statements accurately and on time.
Collaborate with the Revenue Operations and FP&A teams to ensure proper invoicing and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Perform regular reconciliations of accounts receivable transactions and maintain accurate records of payments received.
Investigate and resolve billing issues, disputes, or discrepancies, and escalate complex matters to the appropriate stakeholders - customers and internal departments.
Respond to emails from customers in the Accounts Receivable inbox in a timely manner.
Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, aging analysis, and cash flow projections for management review.
Assist in month-end closing activities, including journal entries and financial reporting related to accounts receivable. Additionally, support the revenue recognition process, monthly reconciliation and clarification of contracts specifics related to revenues.
Proactively follow up on outstanding payments and execute collection correspondence to ensure timely resolution of unpaid invoices.
Calculate and book the monthly bad debt provision and quarterly debt write offs according to the internal policy and approval flows.
Adhere to the internal control framework and proactively suggest improvements to controls/checks to ensure accurate records are maintained.
Facilitates audits by providing the requested records and documentation to auditors.
Assist the general Finance & Legal team with ad hoc projects, particularly in the area of compliance.
Drive continuous process improvement and adoption of tools and technology for accuracy and scale.
Ensure accuracy and compliance with Group accounting standards;.
Adequate knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and Tax regulations like VAT and withholding Tax.
Your profile:
You have clear communication skills and possess strong knowledge on accounting and control processes.You can work independently and perform with high quality. You have excellent stakeholder management skills and have the skills to work with a matrix organisation with a global team.
We expect that you have 3+ years of recent financial accounting experience in ERP, preferably with process oriented and high growth companies.
Educational qualification: Graduation in Accounting.
Experience in working in small and agile teams covering a wide spectrum of tasks.
The candidate will be expected to take a hands-on approach to fulfil these tasks.
About ZeroNorth
At ZeroNorth, we aim to make global trade sustainable by steering the maritime industry toward zero emissions. Using advanced technology and trusted data, our platform delivers real-time insights to optimize operations and align commercial success with environmental impact.
We partner with customers on their journey toward sustainability, solving complex challenges and empowering informed decisions that benefit both the planet and their bottom line.
Our culture thrives on growth, inclusion, and collaboration. We value honesty, trust, and the unique contributions of every team member, driving meaningful change together.
Let's make global trade green.
