Manager - Accounts Receivable

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JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Manager - Finance - Accounts Receivable (AR) Location: Bengaluru Department: Finance Experience: 3-5 Years Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Role Overview We are looking for a Manager - Finance - Accounts Receivable (AR) to lead and manage the Accounts Receivable function. The role will be responsible for timely and accurate billing, collections, customer account management, revenue accounting compliance, and effective working capital management. The position will also focus on process improvement, strengthening financial controls, minimizing revenue leakage, and enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient revenue cycle management. Key Responsibilities 1. Billing & Revenue Management • Ensure timely and accurate generation and submission of customer invoices as per contractual terms. • Review billing processes to ensure correct application of commercial agreements, pricing, taxes, and customer-specific requirements. • Monitor billing timelines and ensure adherence to monthly closure schedules. • Ensure completeness of revenue capture and minimize revenue leakage. 2. Accounts Receivable Management • Monitor customer outstanding balances and aging reports. • Drive collection efforts and ensure timely realization of receivables. • Conduct regular review meetings with customers and internal stakeholders regarding overdue accounts. • Track customer disputes and ensure timely resolution. 3. Reconciliation & Customer Account Management • Perform periodic reconciliation of customer accounts and ledger balances. • Ensure accurate accounting of invoices, receipts, credit notes, and adjustments. • Coordinate with customers to resolve billing discrepancies and account differences. • Maintain customer account statements and confirmations. 4. Process Controls & Compliance • Establish and monitor internal controls across billing and receivable processes. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies. • Support internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations. • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails. 5. Systems & Process Improvement • Lead digitization and automation initiatives across the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle. • Drive system enhancements, ERP integration, and billing automation projects. • Develop MIS reports and dashboards for management review. • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience. 6. Stakeholder Management • Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, IT, and Customer teams. • Act as the key point of contact for AR-related customer interactions. • Provide timely updates to leadership on collections, disputes, and revenue risks. 7. Leadership & Team Management • Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Receivable team. • Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. • Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus. • Conduct training and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Educational Qualification • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) Experience • 3-5 years of relevant experience in Finance / Accounts Receivable. • Experience in billing, collections, reconciliation, customer account management, and revenue management will be preferred. • Exposure to ERP systems, O2C processes, MIS reporting, and process automation is desirable.

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