Account Executive

Bestseller India

Mumbai

Hybrid

INR 600,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bestseller India is seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable professional to manage AR for the SOR and Outright businesses, monitor balances, and coordinate with partners for timely collections.

The role requires a finance/commerce background with 2–5 years of experience in AR, SAP proficiency, and strong Excel/reporting capabilities to support cash flow and commercial decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, accounting, or business administration.
2–5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Finance.
Experience handling SOR business receivables preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Receivable activities for the SOR and Outright business.
Monitor customer balances and ensure timely collections.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
Maintain ageing reports and statements; track due dates and terms.
Prepare periodic statements for customers and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with Sales and Business teams for updates on collections.

Skills

Excel

SUMIFS/COUNTIFS

Data Validation

AR knowledge

Reporting & Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce/Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

AI productivity tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

Are you ready to take the next leap in your career? If you are looking for an opportunity to create an impact using your knowledge & creativity with the objective of maximizing company performance, then we may have just the right opening for you.

We are business minded – identifying opportunities to improve performance and developing solutions, tools and processes that will steer our business towards long-term success, while ensuring high quality in everything we do.

We strive for continuous innovation and strong cross-functional collaboration, because working in an everchanging industry requires us to think and act fast. We take responsibility for growing our people and particularly take pride in ensuring strong ties between leaders, managers and colleagues.

Working in BESTSELLER, no two days are ever the same, and new challenges and opportunities are always awaiting us.

Job Purpose

To manage receivables for the SOR business, track collections and outstanding balances, coordinate with business partners and internal teams for payment follow-ups, support expense accounting and provisioning activities, and provide accurate commercial reporting to support business decision-making and cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management

Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) activities for the SOR and Outright business.
Monitor customer outstanding balances and ensure timely collections.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
Maintain accurate receivable records and ageing reports.
Track collections against due dates and agreed payment terms.
Prepare and circulate periodic outstanding statements to customers and internal stakeholders.
Monitor overdue receivables and proactively escalate collection risks.

Business Partner Coordination

Share receivable workings and collection status with external business partners.
Coordinate with Sales and Business teams to obtain updates on pending collections.
Follow up on payment commitments and ensure timely closure of outstanding items.
Address and resolve customer and partner queries related to receivables.

Expense Booking & Control

Book commercial and operational expenses in SAP within defined timelines.
Verify supporting documentation and approvals before posting expenses.
Ensure expenses are accounted for in the correct accounting period.
Maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.

Provision Calculation & Reporting

Calculate provisions and other commercial expense provisions.
Prepare monthly provision workings for management reporting.
Coordinate with Finance and Business teams to validate provisions.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

MIS & Reporting

Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering:
Receivables
Collections
Expense Tracking
Provision Analysis
Provide insights on collection trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Process Improvement & Automation

Drive process improvements in receivables and commercial operations.
Leverage AI tools and automation solutions to improve reporting efficiency, data analysis, and productivity.
Support digitization initiatives and continuous process enhancement.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including:
SUMIFS, COUNTIFS
Data Validation
Working knowledge of SAP.
Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar business automation tools.
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Reconciliations, and Expense Accounting.
Strong reporting and analytical abilities.

Behavioral Skills

Strong follow-up and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Problem-solving and analytical mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Experience

2-5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Finance.
Experience handling SOR business receivables will be preferred.
Experience working in SAP environment preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)