Team Lead - Accounts Receivable

Elance Learning; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elance Learning in Ernakulam, Kerala, seeks a skilled individual to lead the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collections and adherence to cash flow protocols. The ideal candidate will oversee a dedicated team, implementing efficient processes while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Candidates should possess a strong background in accounts receivable, with 4+ years of experience and at least 2 in management. Proficiency in Zoho Books and other ERP tools is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in accounts receivable or collections.
• At least 2 years in a team management or lead role.
• Experience with ERP systems and reconciled receivable records.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounts receivable team to achieve collection targets.
• Oversee the entire receivables process from generation to closure.
• Prepare and analyze receivables ageing reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Process orientation

Education

B. Com – Bachelor of Commerce

M.Com – Master of Commerce

BBA / MBA – Finance

CMA Intermediate

CA Intermediate

Tools

Zoho Books

Tally ERP 9

Zoho CRM

MS Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Responsible for leading the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collections, accurate receivables management, and effective cash flow control. The role oversees collection processes, monitors outstanding balances, and coordinates with internal stakeholders to drive collection efficiency and maintain financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
  • Lead and supervise the accounts receivable team to ensure collection targets are achieved.
  • Allocate and monitor collection portfolios based on priority and ageing analysis.
  • Review team performance, provide feedback, and support skill development.
• Receivables & Collection Management
  • Oversee the end-to-end receivables process, from invoice/fee generation to payment closure.
  • Monitor student, EMI/instalment, and corporate receivables to ensure timely collections.
  • Follow up on overdue accounts and manage escalated collection cases.
  • Ensure collections are accurately recorded and reconciled in the system.
• Ageing Analysis & Reporting
  • Prepare and review receivables ageing reports, identifying overdue and high-risk accounts.
  • Monitor collection performance, recovery trends, and debtor ageing to support timely collections.
  • Track bad debts, write-offs, and provisioning requirements, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reconciliation & Accuracy
  • Reconcile receivables records with the general ledger and ERP system on a regular basis.
  • Ensure receipts, adjustments, refunds, and discounts are accurately recorded and accounted for.
  • Coordinate with the accounting team to support accurate revenue recognition.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready receivables records.
• Process & Systems Management
  • Leverage ERP & Zoho to manage receivable workflows efficiently.
  • Identify automation or process improvement opportunities to reduce collection turnaround time.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Coordinate with sales, admissions, operations, and finance teams to resolve collection and payment-related issues.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and consultants by providing receivables data and supporting schedules as required.

Educational Qualifications

Any one of the following:

• B. Com – Bachelor of Commerce
• M.Com – Master of Commerce
• BBA / MBA – Finance
• CMA Intermediate – Cost and Management Accountancy
• CA Intermediate – Chartered Accountancy

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of total experience in accounts receivable or collections.
• Minimum 2 years in a team management or team lead role – mandatory.
• Prior experience in an education or subscription or instalment-based revenue model is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in ageing analysis, MIS reporting, and collection strategy.
• Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining reconciled receivable records.

Technical Skills & Software Proficiency

• Zoho Books / Zoho CRM
  • Proficient – invoice management, receipt tracking, follow-ups, collection monitoring, and receivables reporting.
• Tally ERP 9 / Tally Prime
  • Working Knowledge – ledger management, receipts, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Zoho ERP
  • Proficient – receivables tracking, data extraction, reconciliations, and reporting.
• CRM / Collection Tools
  • Working Knowledge – collection tracking, follow-up management, and customer communication records.
• MS Excel / Google Sheets
  • Advanced – ageing analysis, MIS reporting, pivot tables, dashboards, and data analysis.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret ageing reports, collection trends, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication for dealing with students, parents, and team members.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reconciliation and reporting.
• Strong process orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.
• Sound understanding of accounts receivable principles and collection practices.

Proactive problem-solving and risk identification skills.