Accounts Receivable Manager (L&T Valves)

Role Summary:

The Manager Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing the complete accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate invoicing, efficient collections, robust credit control, and compliance with statutory requirements. This role plays a critical part in sustaining the company's cash flow by maintaining healthy receivables and minimizing credit risks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Invoicing & Documentation Oversight

• Ensure accurate and timely generation of customer invoices in line with purchase order/contract terms.
• Verify and monitor all supporting documentation for statutory and internal compliance.
• Approve necessary invoice corrections or re-issuance in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

2. Receivables Monitoring & Collection Management

• Track and monitor customer-wise receivables and regularly review ageing reports.
• Follow up for overdue payments and manage customer escalations effectively.
• Ensure timely collection of TDS certificates, payment proofs, and acknowledgments.

3. Credit Control & Risk Management

• Review and manage customer credit limits in coordination with Sales and Finance.
• Evaluate creditworthiness of new customers and recommend suitable credit terms.
• Identify high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.

4. Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all statutory tax norms including GST, TDS, etc.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for receivables-related audits.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation and ledgers.

5. Team Supervision & Process Improvement

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Receivable team, ensuring high performance and accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities.
• Conduct periodic training sessions on compliance, systems, and customer management.

6. MIS Reporting

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc MIS reports.
• Provide accurate data and insights for internal reviews and management meetings.

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

CA (Inter) / CMA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) / M.Com with relevant specialization in Finance & Accounts.

Experience:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in managing Accounts Receivable functions in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience in credit control, collections management, and statutory compliance (GST, TDS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in SAP ERP systems for invoicing, receivables tracking, and reporting.

Preferred Industry Exposure:

Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive, or Heavy Industrial sectors.