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