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Purpose: The Accounts Receivable (AR) Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, cash applications, and tracking of open deductions, e.g., chargebacks, rebates, S&D;, SSA, and pricing errors. This role involves strong bonding with the GTN team, maintaining strong relationships with customers, and working cross-functionally to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debts and Shortages & Damages. The candidate will also ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards.

In addition, the Accounts Receivable Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Chargeback Credits, processed by a third party, are accurately reflected in SAP and for working with the third party to reconcile Chargeback exceptions.

Position / Job Title: Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting to: AGM - Finance & Accounts

Location: Thane

Years of Experience: 4-7 Years

Dosage Form: NA

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables:

- AR Operations Management:

Oversee and manage all AR processes, including invoicing, collections, deductions, and cash application, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).

Monitor and manage daily activities related to billing disputes, adjustments, knock-offs, write-offs, and reconciliations.

- Cash Flow & Credit Management:

Monitor the AR aging report and develop strategies to minimize overdue accounts and improve collections.





Work closely with the Finance team to forecast cash flow, providing regular updates on receivables status.

Establish and manage credit policies, perform credit risk assessments, and approve credit limits for new customers.

- Collections & Customer Relations:

Develop and implement strategies for timely collections to minimize bad debts and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).

Build and maintain robust relationships with customers to ensure smooth payment processes and resolution of billing disputes.

Lead the resolution of escalated customer issues regarding unpaid invoices, billing discrepancies, credit terms, and disputed claims.

- Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare and present AR reports, including aging summaries, cash forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.

Analyze AR data to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for process improvement.

Develop and track key metrics such as DSO, collection rates, and overdue accounts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Process Improvement & Compliance:

Continuously review and optimize AR processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.





Collaborate with IT to implement automation tools and improve systems integration (e.g., ERP, CRM).

Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements, including tax-related matters.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors, ensuring all documentation is available and compliant with audit requirements.

- Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure that contract terms, billing, and customer records are aligned.

Work with the Finance and Accounting team to ensure the accurate posting of AR transactions and reconciliations of accounts.

Participate in monthly and quarterly closing activities, ensuring AR records are accurately reflected in financial statements.

Qualifications & Prerequisites:

Total experience of 4 - 7 years in the Finance function within relevant areas.

Good working knowledge of SAP

Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel (ability to apply arithmetic and logical formulae, create and analyse pivots, create and analyse graphs) and ability to handle large spreadsheets.

Preferably has experience working night shifts.

Good communication

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, across departments and levels

Able to handle multiple tasks and stay organized.

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a team as well as an individual contributor.

Holding a valid US visa

Additional notes The role is expected to work in all shifts.

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🏢 Rubicon Research
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