01 Aug
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Corenza
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Bengaluru
Job Description About Company
n An FMCG startup specializing in healthy food options, with a strong presence across leading e-commerce platforms, offline retail stores and various other channels.
n Job Description
n Key Responsibilities
n 1. Invoice Management & Billing
n • Generate accurate and timely invoices for all sales channels – distributors, modern trade, e-commerce marketplaces, and D2C platforms.
n • Ensure invoices comply with GST regulations, company pricing structures, trade schemes, and contractual terms.
n • Coordinate with the Sales, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to validate dispatch details before invoice creation.
n • Maintain a structured invoice tracker with proper documentation and version control.
n • Handle credit notes, debit notes, and invoice amendments as required.
n 2. Collections & Payment Follow-Up
n • Own the entire collections cycle – from invoice dispatch to payment realisation and reconciliation.
n • Conduct regular follow-ups with distributors, retailers, marketplace partners, and institutional buyers to ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms.
n • Prepare and circulate weekly ageing reports; flag overdue accounts and escalate as per defined protocols.
n • Negotiate payment timelines with partners where necessary, balancing relationship management with cash flow priorities.
n • Track advance payments, partial payments, and payment adjustments with accuracy
n 3. Reconciliation & Accounting
n • Perform monthly customer-wise and platform-wise reconciliation of receivables.
n • Match payments received against invoices in the ERP/accounting system (Tally, SAP, Zoho, or similar).
n • Identify and resolve discrepancies, short payments, TDS deductions, and marketplace commission adjustments.
n • Ensure accurate and up-to-date ledger entries for all receivable transactions.
n • Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to receivables.
n 4. Stakeholder & Partner Management
n • Act as the primary finance point of contact for channel partners, distributors, and marketplace account managers.
n • Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to resolve payment-related disputes and queries.
n • Liaise with internal departments (Logistics, Commercial, Legal) to address invoice or delivery discrepancies that impact collections.
n • Build and maintain strong working relationships with key accounts to facilitate smooth payment cycles.
n • Attend periodic review meetings with partners and present receivable status updates.
n 5. E-Commerce & Q-Commerce Platform Receivables (Good to Have)
n • Manage receivables from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, and similar.
n • Track marketplace remittance cycles, reconcile platform payouts against sales data, and follow up on pending settlements.
n • Understand platform-specific deduction structures – commissions, return charges, penalty deductions, and promotional recoveries.
n • Maintain MIS and dashboards specific to e-com and q-com receivables for visibility to the leadership team.
n 6. Reporting & MIS
n • Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly receivable reports including ageing analysis, DSO tracking,
and collection forecasts.
n • Maintain dashboards for outstanding receivables across all channels and flag risks proactively.
n • Provide data-backed inputs for cash flow planning and working capital management.
n • Support auditors with receivable schedules, confirmations, and documentation during internal and statutory audits.
n Requirements & Qualifications
n Must-Have
n • 4–5 years of dedicated experience in Accounts Receivable within FMCG, D2C, or consumer goods companies.
n • Prior experience managing receivables from e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, etc.).
n • Solid knowledge of accounting principles, GST compliance, and receivable management best practices.
n • Proficiency in ERP/accounting tools such as Tally, SAP, Zoho Books, or similar platforms.
n • Advanced MS Excel skills – VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis, and MIS reporting.
n • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
n • Demonstrated ability to independently manage the complete AR cycle without supervision.
n • Strong people management and interpersonal skills to work across teams and with external partners.
n • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial data.
n Good to Have
n • Understanding of marketplace payout structures, commission reconciliation, and platform-specific deduction mechanisms.
n • Experience with automated invoicing or AR automation tools.
n • Background in the food, health, or wellness FMCG segment.
n Education
n • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
n • M.Com, MBA (Finance), or CA Inter / CMA Inter is a plus
📌 Accounts Receivable Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Corenza
📍 Bengaluru