Senior Analyst - OTC

AB InBev GCC India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev GCC India is seeking a Sr Analyst, OTC to ensure timely cash application, accurate AR, and proactive dispute resolution across Africa markets. You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance to drive efficiency and KPI performance.

The role requires MBA in Finance, strong analytics, and hands-on experience with SAP/ERP and S4HANA. A GCC environment background is preferred, with excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution.
• Strong analytical aptitude, stakeholder management skills, and data processing proficiency.
• Experience with finance operations (OTC, accounts receivable, credit management) in GCC environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely cash application and accounts receivable processing across Africa markets.
• Investigate unapplied cash, follow up on aging items, and resolve disputes with root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance to close disputes efficiently.
• Manage month-end close activities and provide AR, cash and aging insights.
• Maintain dispute logs, SOP updates, and KPI reporting for Zone Timely Reporting.
• Act as liaison with internal and external stakeholders and drive process improvements.

Skills

OTC knowledge

Finance analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Data processing

Microsoft Office

S/4HANA

SAP ERP

Prioritization

Education

MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP/ERP

S4Hana

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AB InBev GCC was incorporated in 2014 as a strategic partner for Anheuser-Busch InBev. The center leverages the power of data and analytics to drive growth for critical business functions such as operations, finance, people, and technology. The teams are transforming Operations through Tech and Analytics.

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Job Description

Job Title: Sr Analyst, OTC

Reporting to: Manager

Purpose of the role

Ensuring all the incoming payment are processed on time, performing timely collections by sharing SOA and following up with Zone credit team, resolving customer dispute by issuing the credit notes with detailed review and investigation, coordinating with stakeholders in case of discrepancies and resolving issues. Timely reporting of books and performing all critical ME activities, Implementing process improvements, standardization, improvisation, and automation of activities within the AFR OTC process.

Ensure delivery of operational performance within GCC / Zones against agreed SLA’s & KPI’s and complete adherence to MICS and audit compliances Drive NPS, stakeholder Management

Partner with teams to identify improvements in efficiency, productivity & utilization across the zones and driving the improvements where required.

Key tasks & accountabilities

Cash Application & Accounts Receivable

• Perform accurate and timely application of customer payments (manual and automated) across Africa markets
• Investigate and resolve unapplied and partially applied cash
• Follow up on aging items and ensure timely clearance of open receivables
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Manage end-to-end dispute resolution process, including identification, analysis, and closure
• Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, Finance) to resolve disputes efficiently
• Maintain dispute logs and ensure accurate tracking and reporting

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Handle customer queries related to payments, invoices, and account balances
• Build strong working relationships with regional finance teams and business partners

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close activities within defined timelines
• Prepare and review AR, cash application, and aging reports
• Provide insights on trends, exceptions, and process gaps
• Act as first point of escalation and RCA with action points
• Understand the KPI’s and timely report to Zone Timely Reporting
• Frequent review and update of SOP to keep

Project accountability:

To make sure that assigned ongoing (global) projects achieve their goals. Active participation in project meetings, contribution to define and execute the action plans, cooperation with Project Lead, Team Lead, Country Controller and other teams to achieve project goals. Support the project with professional expertise.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

Qualification

• MBA (Finance) or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Accounting/Finance from a recognized institution.
• Strong analytical aptitude, stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in data processing.

Work Experience

• High-performing graduates with experience in finance operations (OTC, account receivales, credit management) in a GCC environments preferred.
• Experience in working with SAP/ERP
• Experience in working in a multi-national environment is a plus
• Experience in working in a process-oriented, growth organization is a plus

SKILLS

• Fluent in English - able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of Order To Cash concept and transactions
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively
• Ability to troubleshoot problems for others
• Ability to coordinate the development of report documentation
• IT skills required – Microrosft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), S4Hana and ERP.

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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