Accounts Receivable

📍 Location: Kochi (Work from Office)

🗓️ Working Days: Monday to Friday & Alternate Saturdays

💼 Experience: 3–5 Years

Job Purpose

The Senior Finance Executive – Accounts Receivable is responsible for ensuring timely collection of customer payments while maintaining strong client relationships. The role supports the Manager – Accounts Receivable in managing receivables, monitoring outstanding balances, evaluating customer creditworthiness, and improving collection processes to ensure healthy cash flow and minimize payment escalations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of customer payments in line with agreed credit terms.
• Track outstanding invoices and proactively follow up with customers on overdue payments.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and take appropriate actions to resolve outstanding balances.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure a seamless payment experience and prevent escalations.
• Evaluate customer payment history and assist in determining suitable credit limits and payment terms.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance collection efficiency.

Financial Operations

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare and maintain accurate AR reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Assist internal and external auditors by providing required documentation and reports.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate effectively with Finance, Sales, and Operations teams to resolve billing and payment-related issues.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders to address customer queries and payment concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related Finance discipline.
• Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation.

Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control / Collections.

Must-Have Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes and collection cycles.
• Experience in tracking outstanding receivables and managing customer follow-ups.
• Ability to analyze AR aging reports and resolve overdue accounts.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar).
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Customer-centric approach with strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing global organization.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Exposure to international finance operations and ERP systems.
• Career growth and learning opportunities within the finance function.

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