Accounts Receivable Specialist (Bangkok Based, Relocation Support Provided)

Agoda, an online travel booking platform and part of Booking Holdings, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for its Finance team in Bangkok. This role is crucial for maintaining day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy in AR accounts for monthly reporting, and supporting business initiatives. The specialist will drive process enhancements, ensure compliance with US GAAP & SOX, and provide training. The position requires strong AR skills, finance transformation experience, and a proactive mindset to contribute to Agoda's global growth and innovation.

Must Have

• Perform day-to-day AR and revenue-generating activities.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of AR accounts for reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on AR impact of business initiatives.
• Ensure internal control compliance with US GAAP & SOX.
• Drive initiatives to enhance AR programs and processes.
• Review team's work and suggest process improvements.
• Adapt daily tasks to changing business demands.
• Provide training and coaching to team members.
• Handle ad hoc issues and projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Finance Transformation, Automation, or Implementation experience.
• 6-8 years in finance operations, risk control, or finance functions.
• Hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and internal controls.
• Experience ensuring US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Excellent computer proficiency, especially Excel.
• Proven ability to manage and coach a small team.

Good to Have

• Experience in online payment processes.
• Knowledge of SQL and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Oracle and FloQast.
• Experience working in a multinational or fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to finance transformation projects or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience providing training or coaching to team members and stakeholders.

Perks & Benefits

• Relocation Support Provided

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.

We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Get to know our team

Agoda has taken many great strides in recent years, expanding our reach around the globe as well as our list of travel products. A critical driver to this success has been the team of Agoda Finance. We keep a steady hand on maintaining day-to-day financial operations while also keeping an eye out for future opportunities. Not only do we have the unique role of balancing risk management with continued innovation and growth, we’re also serve as a means of empowerment for both our team members and those within the company. Having experimentation and data analysis deeply ingrained in our culture, we provide the strategic insights Agoda’s business leaders need to push into new territories in sustainable and scalable ways. We also prioritize career development in Agoda Finance. Every function within the team has a well-defined career track with clear goals and development targets each step of the way.

Job Description - We seek candidates with AR skills beyond credit/collection experience. Responsibilities includes:

• Perform day-to-day activities for accounts receivable and revenue-generating processes
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounts receivable accounts for monthly financial reporting
• Work closely with other stakeholders to understand and assess the impact of business initiatives on AR related financial activities
• Ensure the internal control environment in the Company’s operations is compliant with US GAAP & SOX requirements and Company policies
• Drive initiatives to design new and enhance existing programs and processes to ensure the completeness and accuracy of data for financial reporting
• Review the team’s work and processes and suggest improvements on how to enhance the quality of the work especially on accounts reconciliation and analysis
• Respond to constant changes from different business demands and be able to understand how daily tasks need to be adjusted according to these changes
• Provides training and coaching to team members and other stakeholders
• Handle ad hoc issues and projects when required

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Finance Transformation, Automaton or Implementation Experience
• 6-8 years of experience in finance operations, risk control, or finance functions
• Hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and compliance in financial & accounting management and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements
• Excellent computer proficiency, especially in Excel
• Proven ability to manage and coach a small team

It’s great if you have

• Experience in online payment processes
• Knowledge of SQL and data analysis tools
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Oracle and FloQast
• Experience working in a multinational or fast-paced environment
• Exposure to finance transformation projects or process improvement initiatives
• Experience providing training or coaching to team members and stakeholders

Traits We're Looking For

• Critical and logical thinking
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to think outside the box
• Energetic and proactive attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to frequent changes in business requirements
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written English)

Location :This is a Bangkok Based Position with relocation provided