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Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to ensure the proper handling and accounting of payments from 3rd party customers through the identification of customer and possible need for allocation into the right invoice. The role requires handling all incoming cash coming from customers through the various payment methods offered (cheque, Direct Debit, Bank transferred.). In includes close collaboration with other Credit function, as well as internal (Finance) stakeholders Principal Accountabilities 1.Ensure payment posting to the right account and subsequent allocation if required 2. Validates completed Direct Debit Instructions and run daily reports from bank for any missing Direct Debit Data. 3. Responsible for ensuring timely reversal of Direct debit rejection as well as returned cheques whilst following up with relevant stakeholders. 4. Allocations of incoming receipts in scope where debt collection is not performed (i.e. Debt Recovery) 5. Analyze unidentified missing receipts and communicate directly with bank, business and other relevant parties to ensure resolution within the prescribed timeline. 6. Manage Information – such as unallocated and unapplied cash details 7. Ensure performance metrics are met and perform the monthly reconciliation of General ledger accounts 8. Ensuring that all debit and credit balances on customer’s accounts statement is worked to a conclusion through either payments or adjustments, for those accounts where there is no assigned Debt Collectors 9. Performing and owning the Blackline (reconciliation) process Key Stakeholders Credit Managers, Credit Leads, Credit Underwriting and Debt Management Analysts Experience Skills & Requirements: Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience 1.Communication - can communicate with confidence and clarity, both written & verbal 2.Language: English C1 3.Organized - ability to prioritize workload within time constraints. 4.Excellent time management is required and working to strict deadlines. 5. Analytical - ability to gather information, articulate, interprets data, solve problems, and make decisions. 6.Attention to detail. 7. Demonstration of excellent Customer Focus Skills 8. Knowledge of SAP/Horizon would be an asset 9.Proficient IT skills especially Excel (e.g. Vlookup, Pivot) Key Competences 1.Demonstrates Courage: Knowledge 2.Delivers Results: Skill 3.Process Improvement : Knowledge 4.Team working : Knowledge 5.Communicate and Persuade : Knowledge 6.Use Computer and Communication System : Skill 7.Business Partnering / Relationships Building / Stakeholder Management : Knowledge Dimensions 1. Responsibility for cash application for respective OUs in Europe, LoBs: Mobility and non-Mobility 2. Scope complexity: Low to medium (Complexity measured by number of supported Countries and /or Customers portfolios)

🌟 Now Hiring – Accountant (Cash Application) | Energy Sector | Chennai, Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳 We are looking for an Accountant to join a leading multinational in the energy sector , managing cash application and payment allocation processes for customer accounts across multiple regions. 📋 Role Details Contract: 11 months (renewable) Location: Chennai, 100% onsite Shift: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday Expected Start: 1 September 2025 🔑 Key Responsibilities Post customer payments to correct accounts and allocate to invoices as needed. Validate and manage Direct Debit instructions; follow up on rejections and returned cheques. Investigate and resolve unidentified or missing receipts with banks and internal stakeholders. Manage unallocated/unapplied cash details and ensure monthly reconciliations in Blackline . Work closely with Credit, Debt Management, and Finance teams to resolve account balances. Meet performance metrics and maintain accurate general ledger accounts. ✅ Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) or equivalent UG. CA/CMA Inter (completed or in progress). Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables). Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (Horizon a plus). English level C1 (spoken & written). Strong communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail. Experience in payment allocation, cash application, or similar finance functions. 📨 How to Apply If you meet the above requirements and can start on 1 September 2025, send your CV via LinkedIn message or email to maria.dlac@xml-int.com with the subject "Accountant – Chennai" .