Senior Analyst- Accounts Receivable (GSC)

METRO Global Solution Center IN; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global solution partner based in Pune is seeking a Senior Analyst for Accounts Receivable. Responsibilities include managing bank receipt allocations, customer reconciliations, and month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of accounting experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in ERP/SAP. This full-time role offers a hybrid working environment and is ideal for those looking to excel in finance within a dynamic international setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting process handling.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable in a shared services center.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank receipt allocation in ERP/SAP.
• Investigate and reconcile un-allocated receipts.
• Support customers for store closing process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Fluent communication

Email writing skills

Education

Commerce graduate or MBA in finance

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Senior Analyst – Accounts Receivable (GSC)

Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is an internal solution partner for METRO, a €29.8 billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores and a team of 93,000 people globally. METRO also operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution (FSD) business, spanning a total of 34 countries. MGSC is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We set tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models.

Website: https://www.metro-gsc.in

Company Size: 600–650

Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Type: Privately Held

Inception: 2011

Position Details

• Department: Finance Solution – Accounts Receivable
• Location: Pune
• Shift: European shift (flexible basis process requirement)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bank receipt allocation in ERP/SAP or other AR processes (customer account reconciliation, customer queries/helpdesk, bad debts provision, dunning, SL close, GL‑SL reconciliation, etc.)
• Review tracking, investigate and reconcile un‑allocated receipts
• Clear open items by coordination with customers and LFIs
• Actively support customers for store closing process and reconcile sales
• Perform activities toward month close, provisions, write‑offs, valuations, classification of AR, etc. as per SOPs
• Follow up for due and outstanding receivables with customers
• Prepare and update SOPs for the work area
• Prepare and develop active dashboards and standard & adhoc reports related to customer O/S aging
• Review and update GL reconciliation of AR – ledger account to customer subledger
• Understand and take action for debit/credit notes issued by customer as per the processes
• Work toward standardising and improving the AR process
• Understand the applications that the process uses
• Achieve and excel productivity targets about transaction processing
• Coordinate with customers and clients for query management and resolving issues
• Conduct process refresher trainings, knowledge tests of team members, update documentation/SOP
• Assist team leaders in preparation of reports – daily, monthly, governance packs
• Perform and document internal controls related activities to assure quality of tasks
• Conduct internal research on authenticity of payments, customer analysis and data insights to improve AR service experience for LFIs
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures of AR
• Reconcile customer ledgers and provide balance confirmations to customers
• Document internal controls and related activities to assure quality of tasks

Any other task as assigned by the Team Leader.

Qualifications

Education

• Commerce graduate or MBA in finance from a reputed university

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in accounting process handling
• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable process handling in a shared services centre

Skills

• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Fluent communication and email writing skills to deal with overseas customers

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and end‑to‑end accounts receivable process

Additional Information

• Environment: Hybrid
• Travel Requirements: As per business requirements

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting