Role: Assistant Manager – Accounts Receivable
Skill: Accounts Receivable
Experience: 8 years to 10 years
Job Location: Chennai One
Shift: 6.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Education:
- Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
- Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream- B.Com, M.Com or similar
Must Have:
- Processing Billing , Intercompany Billing,Cash Application and Month close activities
Good-to-Have:
- End to end OTC knowledge , Month close activities, Process automations
Role Overview:
The Assistant Manager – Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, collections, dispute resolution, and cash application. This role ensures timely cash flow, minimizes bad debts, and drives process efficiency while managing a team and stakeholder relationships.
Process Management:
- Oversee end-to-end Accounts Receivable cycle (Order-to-Cash)
- Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and cash application
- Monitor AR aging and drive reduction in overdue balances
- Handle customer reconciliations and resolve billing disputes
- Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards
Team Management
- Lead and manage AR team members
- Allocate assignments and monitor daily deliverables
- Provide training, mentoring, and performance feedback
- Drive team productivity and engagement
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Billing, GL)
- Act as a point of contact for client escalations
- Maintain strong relationships with customers for collections
Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare AR dashboards, aging reports, and MIS
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and audit requirements
- Support internal and external audits
Process Improvement:
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements
- Drive automation and efficiency initiatives
- Work on transition and stabilization of new processes
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Order-to-Cash cycle
- Experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Good understanding of reconciliation and reporting
- Knowledge of credit control and collections strategies
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Leadership and team management ability
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Attention to detail and deadline-driven
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
