Assistant Manager - Accounts

Job Description

Job Responsibilities would be as below: End-to-end management of the Accounts Receivable (AR) process, including generation of customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes. Raise client invoices strictly as per approved contracts and instructions from the Business Unit (BU). Initiate immediate and consistent follow-ups with clients post-invoicing to ensure timely fund transfers. Track and manage outstanding receivables through daily follow-ups via phone calls, emails, and virtual meetings. Maintain a detailed receivables ageing report, analyze overdue accounts, and escalate delays in line with company policy. Monitor all receivables against the agreed contract terms and flag any financial irregularities, delays, or discrepancies. Ensure contractual adherence in all billing-related communication and collections. Coordinate with internal teams to resolve any documentation or client-side concerns affecting payment flow. Escalate non-payment or breach of payment terms to senior leadership with documented support. Provide weekly and monthly updates to the Finance team and management on receivables status. Travel to client sites when required to facilitate reconciliation or expedite collections. Utilize ERP or accounting software (e.g., Tally, SAP, Zoho Books, QuickBooks) for transaction posting, reporting, and compliance tracking. Candidate Profile: Bachelors or Masters degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance 58 years of hands-on experience in collections and receivables management Proven ability to drive collections independently, with minimal supervision Strong understanding of invoicing, client contracts, and revenue recognition Proficiency in accounting tools. Excellent communication and negotiation skills for interacting with clients Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and client-side billing procedures High attention to detail and a proactive approach in monitoring receivables Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, aging reports, trackers, etc.)