Role Purpose To lead and manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes including billing, collections, customer reconciliations, credit management, and receivables monitoring. The role is responsible for ensuring timely realization of revenue, minimizing overdue receivables, maintaining accurate accounting records, and strengthening credit and collection controls. [https://ou...essageItem | Outlook]
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations, including invoicing, customer account management, collections, and payment tracking.
- Ensure timely and accurate billing in accordance with contractual and business requirements.
- Monitor customer accounts to ensure prompt collection of outstanding dues.
Collections & Receivables Control
- Drive collection activities to achieve targeted Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) levels.
- Monitor receivables ageing and initiate corrective actions for overdue accounts.
- Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment delays and disputes.
- Escalate critical collection issues and recommend recovery actions.
Customer Reconciliation
- Perform periodic customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure accurate recording and allocation of customer receipts.
- Maintain updated customer account statements and balances.
Credit Management
- Support assessment of customer creditworthiness and credit limit monitoring.
- Ensure adherence to approved credit policies and procedures.
- Identify and mitigate credit risks associated with customer accounts.
- Collaborate with Sales and Commercial teams on customer credit decisions.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare receivables MIS, ageing reports, collection forecasts, and management dashboards.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
- Support month-end and year-end closure activities related to receivables.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve billing, collection, and reconciliation processes.
- Strengthen internal controls to ensure accurate and efficient receivables management.
- Participate in digitization and automation initiatives within the finance function.
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with Sales, Commercial, Logistics, Treasury, and Finance teams to ensure smooth order-to-cash operations.
- Build and maintain solid relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Support auditors by providing receivables-related information and documentation.