Accounts Receivable Specialist

CIEL HR; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEL HR is seeking an Accounts Receivable and Billing specialist in Hyderabad to validate timesheets, link hours to contracts, and generate client invoices. You will coordinate with project teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain contract/billing schedules for audits.

The role requires strong AR skills, familiarity with IFRS/US GAAP, and experience with multi-currency, multi-entity setups. You will ensure timely receipts and accurate reporting to support finance operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in AR, invoicing, and collections processes.
• Ability to reconcile project hours with billing & contracts.
• Familiarity with GST/VAT/WHT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Validate and reconcile timesheet entries prior to invoicing.
• Generate and issue client invoices based on timesheets, milestones, or deliverables.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Delivery, and HR to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a repository of client contracts and billing schedules for audit/reference.
• Process and record customer receipts; monitor accounts receivable aging.
• Support IFRS/US GAAP revenue recognition and related audits.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing & invoicing

Financial reconciliation

Tools

Xero

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Validate and reconcile timesheet entries from delivery and project management tools prior to invoicing.

• Ensure accurate linkage of project hours, billing rates, and client contracts in the accounting system.
• Generate and issue client invoices based on timesheets, milestones, or deliverable-based billing schedules.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Delivery, and HR to resolve timesheet discrepancies or missing approvals.
• Maintain a repository of client contracts and billing schedules for audit and reference.

Accounts

Receivable

Operations

Process and record customer receipts in the accounting system (e.g., Xero or equivalent)

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue payments.
• Manage intercompany billing and ensure accurate elimination of entries across entities.
• Support multi-currency and multi-entity receivable transactions.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and project teams to ensure billing accuracy and payment timeliness.

Financial Reporting

& Revenue Analysis

• Prepare AR aging reports, cash flow projections, and collection forecasts.
• Support monthly revenue recognition as per IFRS/US GAAP (billed and unbilled reconciliation).
• Provide AR-related reports to the Finance Controller for management dashboards and variance analysis.
• Assist in audit schedules related to AR, billing, and collections.
• Support accounting closure by reconciling AR sub-ledger to GL.

Compliance,

Transition &

Documentation

• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting principles, and tax regulations (GST/VAT/WHT).
• Participate in process transition and knowledge transfer activities during migration from client entities to BWI GCC.
• Document AR workflows, SOPs, and checkpoint control for future onboarding.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation for all receivable transactions and client communications.
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder & Client

Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, Delivery Leads, and Client Finance teams for timely approvals and invoicing accuracy.
• Escalate disputes or billing issues with supporting documentation.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure proactive communication regarding invoices and payment timelines.
• Support leadership reporting during transition and steady-state operations.

Preferred candidate profile