Chartered Accountant

Job Title: AR/AP Manager Location: Lucknow Department: Finance & Accounting Reports to: Financial Controller / CFO Company: Quantum World Technology Job Summary: Quantum World Technology is seeking an experienced AR/AP Manager to oversee the full-cycle accounts receivable and payable processes. This role is crucial in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency, especially as we scale operations in the rapidly evolving quantum technology space. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and adaptablecomfortable managing day-to-day operations while also contributing to process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP): Oversee the end-to-end AP process including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and timely payments. Ensure proper coding and compliance with internal controls and approval workflows. Manage month-end AP closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations. Coordinate with Procurement and internal departments to resolve discrepancies. Accounts Receivable (AR): Supervise invoicing, billing schedules, and collections. Monitor customer account balances and aging reports, and follow up on overdue accounts. Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. Partner with Sales and Legal teams on customer contracts and billing terms. Team & Systems Management: Lead and mentor a small team of AR/AP specialists. Maintain and improve ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle). Drive automation and process improvement initiatives. Compliance & Reporting: Prepare reports on cash flow, AR/AP KPIs, and DSO/DPO metrics. Support audits (internal and external) by providing requested documentation and analysis. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.