Lead and oversee the entire Accounts Receivable (AR) function of the entire group -General Trade, Modern Trade, E-Commerce, Export, D2C.
Scheduling fortnightly/monthly review with the senior leadership on the collection status.
on collection activity and accounts receivable status to the relevant stakeholders and bring the required visibility on the overdue balances.
Build strong client relationships by solving billing/ledger-related issues which could help in improved collections/ debt management.
Maintaining healthy relationships with internal stakeholders i.e. Sales/Customer Success/ Legal etc- Create an extended army, who could help navigate the debt recovery process with clients.
Drive excellence in stewardship of financials by proactively planning and executing internal audits and open points closure within agreed turn-around-time (TAT).
Maintain internal controls by preparing end to end SOP and control documents for systems linked to SAP.
Driving periodic review/audit, insurance and external compliance.
Implement Digitization/ automation projects.
Mentor, coach and lead the controllership AR team, attract, plan future manpower needs and drive employee engagement while providing learning and development opportunities.
Ensure closure of Dealer issues (Credit note, Debit Note, Incentive, GST Queries) within timeline.
Ensure monthly book closing activities are completed within agreed timelines and provide variance explanations.
Undertake periodic balance sheet review of revenue related GLs.
Qualification:
Excellent team management skills required
Excellent communication skills required and ability to rigorously follow-up on collection
Prior experience of handling Account Receivable is mandatory
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred
Experience – Minimum 5 years of experience required.
Computer Skills – Knowledge of Accounting Software – SAP, Oracle is mandatory. Good hands-on on MS-Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members required.