Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Compliance

Job Title:Assistant Manager Accounts Receivable

Location:Pune
Department:Revenue Control
Reporting To:Manager Accounts Receivable

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager Accounts Receivable plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the receivables function. This position is responsible for preparing provisions for doubtful debts and expected credit losses, conducting detailed analysis of debtor ageing, and ensuring timely balance confirmations with external customers. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders across finance, sales, and operations to resolve disputes and improve collection efficiency. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication skills to manage customer relationships and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review provisions for doubtful debts and expected credit losses in accordance with accounting standards.

Conduct detailed analysis of debtor ageing reports to identify overdue accounts and assess credit risk.

Communicate with external customers for balance confirmations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to address billing issues and improve collection efficiency.

Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections and minimize bad debts.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records in the SAP system.

Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts receivable e.g. Notes to Accounts & inputs for Legal filling

Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and reconciliations.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to automation initiatives within the AR function.

Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• MBA or CA Inter preferred
• 46 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or related finance roles.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and AR processes.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.