Collection Executive

Tech Data APAC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Data APAC in Chennai seeks an Accounts Receivable associate to support the credit team, track cheques, and ensure accurate posting and allocation. Responsibilities include monitoring credit limits, verifying cheque amounts against invoices, and ensuring tax compliance during payments.

The role emphasizes maintaining AR hygiene and timely credit allocations. The candidate should have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting receivables or related field, and working

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 Years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with handling of Account receivables Field of Study preferred.
• Working knowledge on SAP and Excel preferable.
• Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed.
• Able to use a 10-key quickly and accurately.
• Possesses strong data entry skills.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
• Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Able to use relevant computer system applications at a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Keeping track of cheques submitted by sales or courier and depositing as per due dates.
• Keep track on credit limits for smooth functioning of orders and due diligence during order loading & billing.
• Ensure proper accounting of all cheques; verify mismatches with invoices and take action.
• Ensure TDS deductions by customers during payments as per tax laws.
• Daily release of Sales and Delivery orders with proper validation and due diligence.
• Ensure timely allocation of credits to maintain AR hygiene.
• Reconcile customer accounts and obtain balance sign-off from customers.

Skills

Data entry

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independence

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounts Receivable or related

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

Support for credit team; processing and clearing of orders, keep track of cheques collected by sales team or sent by customers; ensuring they are properly accounted and allocated; and the overall main objective of this role will be to ensure overall hygiene of the AR is maintained.

Support for credit team; processing and clearing of orders, keep track of cheques collected by sales team or sent by customers; ensuring they are properly accounted and allocated; and the overall main objective of this role will be to ensure overall hygiene of the AR is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Keeping track of all cheques submitted by sales or sent by courier and depositing the same in bank as per due dates. (20%)
• Keep track on credit limits for smooth functioning of orders, proper due diligence during order loading & billing (10%)
• To ensure proper accounting of all the cheques correctly. in case of value of the cheque does not match with invoice, the same to be verified and appropriate action taken. (30%)
• Ensure TDS deductions done by customer during payments done as as per tax laws and in case of disconnect highlight the same to customer to ensure they do the payment (5%)
• Daily release of Sales and Delivery orders with proper validation & due diligence (5%)
• TO ensure timely allocation of credits with overall objective of hygiene of AR (15%)
• Reconciliation of customer accounts and taking balance sign off from customers (15%)

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• 1 to 3 Years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with handling of Account receivables Field of Study preferred.
• Other Education / Certifications: Working knowledge on SAP and Excel preferable.
• Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed.
• Able to use a 10-key quickly and accurately.
• Possesses strong data entry skills.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
• Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards in conducting internal and external business activities.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Able to use relevant computer system applications at a basic level.

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.