Accounts Receivable Lead

Corenza; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Corenza, Bengaluru-based FMCG startup, seeks an AR professional to manage receivables across distributors, e-commerce, and channels. You will drive invoicing, collections, and reconciliations with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes GST compliance, ERP systems, and data-driven MIS reporting to support cash flow and working capital. Prior e-commerce AR experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of AR experience in FMCG, D2C, or consumer goods companies.
• Experience managing receivables from e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms.
• Strong knowledge of GST compliance and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting tools such as Tally, SAP, Zoho Books, or similar.
• Advanced MS Excel skills – VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis, and MIS reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate invoices for all sales channels with GST compliance.
• Own the collections cycle from dispatch to payment realisation and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain and Warehouse to validate dispatch details.
• Maintain AR ledger, reconcile receivables and support month-end close.

Skills

AR Cycle Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance

MBA/CA Inter / CMA Inter is a plus

Tools

Tally

SAP

Zoho Books

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot)

Job description

Job Description

An FMCG startup specializing in healthy food options, with a strong presence across leading e-commerce platforms, offline retail stores and various other channels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Invoice Management & Billing

• Generate accurate and timely invoices for all sales channels – distributors, modern trade, e-commerce marketplaces, and D2C platforms.


• Ensure invoices comply with GST regulations, company pricing structures, trade schemes, and contractual terms.


• Coordinate with the Sales, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to validate dispatch details before invoice creation.


• Maintain a structured invoice tracker with proper documentation and version control.


• Handle credit notes, debit notes, and invoice amendments as required.

2. Collections & Payment Follow-Up

• Own the entire collections cycle – from invoice dispatch to payment realisation and reconciliation.


• Conduct regular follow-ups with distributors, retailers, marketplace partners, and institutional buyers to ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms.


• Prepare and circulate weekly ageing reports; flag overdue accounts and flag as per defined protocols.


• Negotiate payment timelines with partners where necessary, balancing relationship management with cash flow priorities.


• Track advance payments, partial payments, and payment adjustments with accuracy


• Perform monthly customer-wise and platform-wise reconciliation of receivables.


• Match payments received against invoices in the ERP/accounting system (Tally, SAP, Zoho, or similar).


• Identify and resolve discrepancies, short payments, TDS deductions, and marketplace commission adjustments.


• Ensure accurate and up-to-date ledger entries for all receivable transactions.


• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to receivables.

4. Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for channel partners, distributors, and marketplace account managers.


• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to resolve payment-related disputes and queries.


• Liaise with internal departments (Logistics, Commercial, Legal) to address invoice or delivery discrepancies that impact collections.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key accounts to facilitate smooth payment cycles.


• Attend periodic review meetings with partners and present receivable status updates.

5. E-Commerce & Q-Commerce Platform Receivables (Good to Have)

• Manage receivables from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, and similar.


• Track marketplace remittance cycles, reconcile platform payouts against sales data, and follow up on pending settlements.


• Understand platform-specific deduction structures – commissions, return charges, penalty deductions, and promotional recoveries.


• Maintain MIS and dashboards specific to e-com and q-com receivables for visibility to the leadership team.

6. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly receivable reports including ageing analysis, DSO tracking, and collection forecasts.


• Maintain dashboards for outstanding receivables across all channels and flag risks proactively.


• Provide data-backed inputs for cash flow planning and working capital management.


• Support auditors with receivable schedules, confirmations, and documentation during internal and statutory audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4–5 years of dedicated experience in Accounts Receivable within FMCG, D2C, or consumer goods companies.


• Prior experience managing receivables from e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, etc.).


• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST compliance, and receivable management best practices.


• Proficiency in ERP/accounting tools such as Tally, SAP, Zoho Books, or similar platforms.


• Advanced MS Excel skills – VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis, and MIS reporting.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.


• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the complete AR cycle without supervision.


• Strong people management and interpersonal skills to work across teams and with external partners.


• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial data.

Good to Have

• Understanding of marketplace payout structures, commission reconciliation, and platform-specific deduction mechanisms.


• Experience with automated invoicing or AR automation tools.


• Background in the food, health, or wellness FMCG segment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• M.Com, MBA (Finance), or CA Inter / CMA Inter is a plus