Senior Accounts Receivable and Collections Analyst

Teads; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading omnichannel advertising platform is seeking a Senior Account Receivable & Collections Analyst in Gurugram, India. This role requires over 10 years in collections, with expertise in managing international portfolios and using advanced ERP systems. Key responsibilities include driving collections on high-risk accounts, maintaining customer relationships, and optimizing cash forecasting processes. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and AI tools to improve efficiencies. A flexible, proactive attitude is essential for success in this high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years’ experience in an Accounts Receivable / Collections role.
• Ability to adjust priorities instantly under pressure.
• Proven track record of reducing DSO and improving cash collections.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers to move collections forward on high-risk accounts.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Identify systemic billing issues impacting cash flow.

Skills

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel expertise

Process improvement mindset

Experience with AI tools

Flexibility in high-volume environment

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform focused on driving outcomes for brand and performance advertisers across screens. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes, Teads leverages predictive AI technology to connect quality media, brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. The company is headquartered in New York, NY with a global team of around 1,700 people in 30+ countries.

Senior Account Receivable & Collections Analyst

Day in the life

• Arrive with a live view of global portfolio aging to identify exactly where pressure points are before the first call of the day.
• Contact customers (agencies, Enterprise, and brand clients) by telephone and email to move collections forward on high‑risk accounts.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers by providing excellent, responsive service.
• Maintain meticulous notes on follow‑up and contact within ERP and CRM systems so nothing falls through overnight.
• Handle a non‑stop flow of cases, DIY billing queries, and financial requests via a shared inbox and Salesforce with high operational resilience.
• Send monthly statements to customers and resolve discrepancies immediately upon receipt.
• Reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), improve CEI (Collection Effectiveness Index), and minimize bad debt expense of the assigned global portfolio.
• Identify systemic billing or operational issues impacting cash flow and proactively lead cross‑functional resolution efforts.
• Act as a key contributor in cash forecasting by providing accurate short‑ and long‑term collection projections based on portfolio trends.
• Communicate real‑time account status, risks, and next actions proactively to Sales and Account Managers.
• Oversee daily cash applications in ERP systems and lead investigations into complex unallocated/unapplied cash receipts.
• Issue reminders and legal notices to customers based on the Credit Control policy.
• Collaborate with Internal Sales, AMs, Finance, Legal, and billing teams with an urgency to resolve discrepancies and unblock revenue.
• Monitor and report on potential bad debts and portfolio health with a sharp, numerical eye.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance around AR processes, ensuring audit readiness and policy adherence.
• Determine when accounts should be sent to outside collection agencies when all internal strategic efforts have been exhausted.
• Generate sophisticated monthly and ad‑hoc reporting metrics on the performance of the portfolio.
• Lead the setting of credit limits for new and existing customers.
• Manage credit card workflows end‑to‑end, including charges, refunds, and formally challenging invalid chargebacks with supporting evidence.
• Actively leverage Enterprise AI platforms (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to drive process optimization, build automations, and streamline collection workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 10–12 years’ experience in an Accounts Receivable / Collections role.
• Ability to adjust priorities instantly under pressure to meet non‑stop deadlines.
• High stamina and flexibility within a constantly changing, high‑volume environment.
• Elite interpersonal and diplomatic negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to cooperate and lead collaboration effectively with team members.
• Proven track record of reducing DSO and improving cash collections.
• Sharp, proactive attitude – the ability to take immediate initiative to get things done.
• Expert Microsoft Excel (Power Query/Pivot) and IT skills with an exceptional eye for numbers.
• Highly motivated with a continuous eye for process improvement and automation.
• Deep expertise in managing global portfolios across multiple currencies and international markets.
• Deep expertise in Tier‑1 ERP and CRM ecosystems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce) with the ability to drive system‑related projects.
• AI‑savvy and curious about technology; comfort using Enterprise AI tools to automate repetitive tasks.
• Experience of working with advertising/marketing agencies is highly preferred.

Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.