Role Overview: Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payment realization, and clean customer ledgers across B2B, B2G (government/PSU), and retail/distribution channels. Reports directly to the Accounts Manager or Finance Controller.
1. Core Job Description & Responsibilities
- Multi-Vertical Billing & Invoicing. Generate accurate GST-compliant tax invoices, e-invoicing, e-way bills, and milestone-based project bills across telecom equipment sales, turnkey EPC projects, IT services, equipment leasing.
- Collections & Follow-Ups. Track incoming payments via Cheque, NEFT/RTGS, Letters of Credit (LC), and e-commerce payment gateways while actively following up with corporate clients, PSUs, and distributors to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
- Cash Application & Ledger Reconciliation. Post daily customer receipts against corresponding invoices, track security deposits and retention money in EPC/telecom contracts, and perform monthly customer ledger reconciliations.
- AR Ageing & MIS Reporting. Prepare weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable ageing reports, flag overdue accounts early, and circulate collection forecasts to senior management.
- Dispute & Deduction Resolution. Coordinate with sales, project execution, and logistics teams to resolve billing discrepancies, debit/credit notes, TDS deductions, and delivery-related hold-ups.
- Audit & Compliance Support. Maintain complete audit trails, customer master data, and balance confirmations to support statutory audits, internal audits, and GST filings.
2. Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education. Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, or Finance (M.Com or MBA Finance is an advantage).
- Experience. 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable
- Technical Proficiency. Strong command of Tally Prime, SAP/ERP systems, Oracle, GST e-invoicing portals, and advanced MS Excel (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables).
- Domain Knowledge. Solid understanding of GST compliance, TDS reconciliation (Form 26AS/AIS), milestone billing, LC realizations, and contract retention accounting.
- Soft Skills. Strong communication skills for client follow-ups, high attention to detail, and ability to coordinate across multiple business units.
KRA Category-Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Collections & Cash Flow
Collection Efficiency Rate: Percentage of total due receivables collected within agreed credit terms.
Working Capital Control
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Average number of days taken to collect payment after a sale.
Billing Accuracy
Invoice Error & Credit Note Ratio: Invoices raised without rate, HSN/SAC, or GST errors.
Ledger Hygiene
Unapplied Cash & Reconciliation: Receipts matched to invoices and ledgers reconciled before month-end close.
Dispute & Tax Compliance
Dispute TAT & TDS Matching: Resolution time for billing disputes and matching client TDS with Form 26AS.