Assistant Manager Accounts Receivable

Job description

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)

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE