Accounts Receivable

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About Transjet Cargo

Transjet Cargo is a global logistics and cargo solutions provider, delivering efficient freight forwarding and supply chain services across air, sea, and land. Our team values responsibility, transparency, and operational excellence — and we empower individuals to take ownership of their work and deliver results independently.

Role Summary

We are hiring a Team Leader – Accounts Receivable (Collections) who can take full ownership of the collections process and lead the AR team with minimal supervision. This role requires strong initiative, accountability, and problem-solving ability. You will manage collections, maintain client relationships, oversee cash applications, and lead financial reporting — all with a high level of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Independent Ownership

• Take full responsibility for end-to-end AR and collections functions without daily oversight
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to delayed payments, unapplied cash, or client disputes
• Drive process improvements and independently implement solutions to enhance collection efficiency

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely follow-up on all outstanding receivables
• Negotiate payment plans with clients where necessary
• Collaborate with internal departments (sales, operations, finance) to resolve billing disputes and ensure timely invoicing

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong, professional relationships with clients to ensure payment follow-through and maintain goodwill
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated or sensitive receivables issues
• Ensure transparent communication and timely sharing of statements, reconciliations, and account summaries

Cash Application

• Oversee daily cash application process; ensure all payments are correctly allocated to client accounts
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies or short payments independently
• Coordinate closely with the finance team for account reconciliations and closing

Reporting & Analysis

• Independently generate and share:
• Weekly AR and collections reports
• Aging summaries and risk assessments
• MIS dashboards (DSO, collection efficiency, cash flow forecast)
• Present actionable insights to senior leadership
• Flag potential bad debts early and recommend recovery actions

Compliance, Audit & Controls

• Ensure all processes adhere to internal policies and external compliance standards
• Maintain detailed documentation and support audit requirements
• Recommend internal controls or automation tools to strengthen AR systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Commerce / Finance / Accounting
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (M.com/MBA preferred)
• 3–6 years of AR and collections experience, including team leadership or senior-level individual contributor roles
• Strong knowledge of credit control, cash application, and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software (e.g., Tally, SAP, QuickBooks)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer-handling skills
• Self-motivated and capable of handling responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Ability to make informed decisions, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple stakeholders independently