Publicis Groupe is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Accounts Receivable Manager to manage and oversee Accounts Receivable activities for the organization.

The role will be responsible for driving collections, cash application, reconciliation, ageing management, dispute resolution, month-end closing, and AR reporting . The candidate will also work closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure timely collections and maintain healthy receivables.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of the Order-to-Cash (O2C) / Accounts Receivable process , excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage a team and deliver results within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee the end-to-end Accounts Receivable / O2C process .
- Drive timely collections and ensure achievement of collection and ageing targets.
- Monitor customer accounts, outstanding balances, overdue invoices, and ageing.
- Review and analyze AR ageing reports and develop action plans for overdue accounts.
- Lead resolution of billing disputes, deductions, short payments, and unapplied cash .
- Oversee cash application and ensure timely and accurate allocation of customer receipts.
- Perform and review customer account reconciliations and ensure open items are resolved.
- Coordinate with Billing, Sales, Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams to resolve receivable-related issues.
- Manage escalations with internal and external stakeholders and ensure timely closure.
- Prepare and review AR MIS, dashboards, collection reports, ageing analysis, and management reports .
- Drive month-end and year-end AR closing activities ,



including reconciliations and provisions where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and process guidelines.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant schedules and documentation.
- Identify process gaps and drive process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
- Manage, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring productivity and quality targets are met.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to collections, ageing, cash application, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure timely escalation of critical/high-risk accounts and provide regular updates to management.

Skills Required:
- Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline .
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, O2C, or Finance Operations.
- Prior experience in a team handling/people management role is preferred.
- Robust understanding of AR, O2C, collections, cash application, reconciliation, ageing, and dispute management .
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel — Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar .
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ownership, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Experience in a shared services, BPO, media, advertising, or multinational environment will be an advantage.

📌 Accounts Receivable Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Publicis Groupe India
📍 Mumbai