Assistant Manager- Accounts Receivable

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What this job involves

Team Leadership & Supervision:

·       Lead and supervise a team of credit and collections specialists across the region/group

·       Allocate workload and prioritize tasks among team members to meet departmental objectives

·       Conduct regular team meetings to review performance, share updates, and address challenges

·       Monitor team productivity and ensure adherence to established processes and timelines

·       Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to direct reports

·       Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members

·       Conduct performance reviews and identify development opportunities for team members

Operational Management:

·       Oversee the full cycle of accounts receivable for the region/group, including invoice tracking, payment reconciliation, and collections

·       Review and approve complex reconciliations between financial systems and client accounts

·       Establish and monitor KPIs for collections efficiency, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and bad debt reduction

·       Ensure cash and debtor targets set by the Business are consistently met or exceeded

·       Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce aged receivables

·       Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the credit and collections function

Client & Stakeholder Management:

·       Manage escalated client disputes and complex collection issues

·       Build and maintain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

·       Coordinate with internal teams (billing, finance, operations) to resolve systemic invoicing issues

·       Present weekly and monthly debtors reports to senior management with analysis and recommendations

Financial Controls & Compliance:

·       Ensure compliance with company credit policies, terms, and relevant regulatory requirements

·       Review and approve credit limit adjustments and payment plan arrangements

·       Monitor high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate action (legal, write-offs, etc.)

·       Participate in month-end and year-end close processes

·       Support internal and external audits related to accounts receivable

Strategic Input:

·       Advise the Business on credit control strategy, risk mitigation, and best practices

·       Provide input on credit policies and procedures to minimize bad debt exposure

·       Analyze aging reports and trends to proactively address collection challenges

Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have:

·       A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or professional certification preferred)

·       Minimum 7+ years of experience in credit and collections or accounts receivable management

·       Minimum 3 years of proven team leadership or supervisory experience

·       Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

·       Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/financial systems

·       Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and meet tight deadlines

·       Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels

·       Property/Professional Services background preferred but not essential

·       Experience with process improvement initiatives is a plus

Location:

On-site –Gurugram, HR

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Tags:

JBS

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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