Manager - Accounts Receivable

Sandvik Coromant; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a Lead - Accounts Receivable in Pune to oversee the AR function, driving collections, reporting, credit control, and compliance. The role emphasizes strong leadership, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and operations.

The candidate will manage credit risk evaluation, customer disputes, and intercompany reconciliations, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Finance and 3+ years in a Finance Managerial role.
• Proficiency in SAP/S4 and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of FEMA and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the AR function including credit terms and collections.
• Monitor DSO and improve Net Working Capital.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and AR audits.
• Ensure compliance with RBI/ statutory requirements in AR processes.
• Develop and mentor the AR team, set objectives and review performance.

Skills

Communication

MS Excel

Leadership

Networking

Regulatory understanding

Education

B Com / M Com / MBA

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

SAP/S4

Job description

Job Title

Lead - Accounts Receivable

Location

Pune

About Sandvik Coromant

Sandvik Coromant is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know-how to the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research and development, we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards in collaboration with our customers. Our solutions serve major industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. We have 8,000 employees and a global presence in 130 countries. Sandvik Coromant is part of the Sandvik Machining Solutions business area within the Sandvik Group.

Overview of the Role

Overall responsibility for AR function. Perform in house AR activities, primarily focused on collection, reporting, Credit control, monitoring and Statutory Compliances.

Responsibilities

• Support business in customer credit matters (e.g. credit limits and payment terms)
• Strict monitoring and implementation of Credit Policy
• Evaluate credit risks and suggest solutions aimed to mitigate the risk exposure
• Manage customer overdues and claims/disputes to ensure timely resolution
• Processing inbound payments and accurately reconcile payments on customers’ accounts
• Liaise with customers to ensure payments made to terms and need based visit to customers
• Customer reconciliation.
• Improve NWC with monitoring of DSO
• Review accounts on credit hold and initiate communications with the business on legal actions where necessary
• Manage and coordinate communication with customers and all Sandvik stakeholders
• Support intercompany reconciliation
• Validate that internal controls are implemented and operational
• Implement and support the development of AR processes, policies, rules and authorization matrix/limits
• Lead and support Projects and initiatives to implement processes for organisation benefits
• Responsible for all financial audits and query resolutions related to AR function
• Responsible for supporting BA and Country Finance in the AR process
• Responsible for managing and developing the AR team including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews etc.
• Handling TCS compliances (payment, returns and reconciliations) and support TDS reconciliation
• Ensure closure of Inter Company reconciliations
• Ensure closure of Export bills as per RBI regulations(EDPMS)/IRM/GR Waiver
• Compute Foreign currency exposure and hedging requirements as per policy

Required Competencies

• Experience of using SAP/S4 system
• Knowledge of Indirect & Direct - Tax
• Communication Skill, High proficiency in MS Excel & MS Office Policy & Strategy
• Effective communication
• Legal and Regulatory Understanding (eg-FEMA)
• Networking
• Leadership

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• 8+ years experience in Finance & 3+ years in an Finance Managerial role.
• Highly-analytical with strong attention to detail
• Capable to drive projects and change across the entire organization
• Can contribute positively to a team and a variety of situations and people
• B Com / M Com. /M.B.A, Other relevant post graduation qualification