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Job Description: AR (Accounts Receivable) Accounting and Reporting Specialist

Based in: Chennai, India

Markets-Entities: Benelux, Poland, Germany, Hungary

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated AR Accounting and Control Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable process efficiently and accurately, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, and implementing effective controls to mitigate risks. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Receivable Management:

• Monitor and maintain accounts receivable aging reports to track outstanding balances.
• Review and reconcile customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Generate and send invoices to customers in a timely manner.
• Follow up on overdue invoices and initiate collection efforts.
• Calling the clients and updating regularly the track sheets.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Process customer payments and accurately apply them to respective accounts
• Making necessary rectifications to the invoices and uploading it on customer portals.
• Tracing the invoices on customer portals and matching it with Purchase orders.
• Handling the AR mailboxes and responding to customer queries.

1. Control Implementation and Compliance:

• Develop and implement robust controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Setting up automatic dunning runs, coordinating correct update of customer master data in the ERP system.
• Review existing AR processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of AR transactions to identify potential issues or irregularities.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to address findings and implement corrective actions.

1. Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare periodic reports on accounts receivable performance, aging analysis, and collection trends.
• Analyze AR data to identify patterns, trends, and areas of concern.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on analysis findings.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and support internal/external audits as needed.
• Supporting on Corporate reporting packages (Reserve review, YE review related to accounts receivable part)
• Customer credit checking and new customer set ups.
• Regular checking on credit line and highlighting on the outstandings if it exceeds the credit limit set so that necessary timely actions are taken.

1. Customer Relationship Management :

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with sales, customer service, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment on customer accounts and billing matters.
• Collaborate with sales teams to review customer credit terms and make recommendations for adjustments as needed
• Timely highlighting the non-responding clients to take necessary actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or a certification in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Qualified Chartered Accountant is good to have.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or finance role. Previous experience in handling the accounts receivable is must.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly in accounts receivable.
• Experience in accounting software like SAP, Dynamic 365 or other ERP tool is an added advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficient in English.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The Position

The role is responsible for managing end-to-end accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and reporting. Supports financial accuracy, compliance, and process improvements. Collaborates with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong financial controls.

Requirements

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Requirements

Benefits

Benefits which make us unique

At EZ, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Egon Zehnder can mean for you!

Benefits Highlights:

5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment

Work directly with the senior management team

Reward and Recognition

Employee friendly policies

Personal development and training

Health Benefits, Accident Insurance

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We are a centralized team with a bouquet of specialized services. Team partners with multiple stakeholders across the firm to establish standardized processes and guidelines, ensuring data consistency, accuracy, reporting and insights that help colleagues deliver excellent client services. Also, one arm of the team collaborates with the global Finance & Controlling team on various accounting processes.

The role is responsible for managing end-to-end accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and reporting. Supports financial accuracy, compliance, and process improvements. Collaborates with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong financial controls.

Requirements

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Accounts receivable:
• Review, schedule and raise invoices
• Review and validate essentials of valid invoices like supplier details, PO, bank account, invoice #, invoice date, etc.
• Cash application - monitor cash collection and reconciliation
• Bad Debts and AR reconciliation
• Maintaining AR Statements
• Review and prepare credit notes/ memos
• To support the accountants with month end closing activities
• Accounts Payable:
• Responsible for Accounts Payable process which involves activities like: Invoice processing, Vendor Master and Payment process
• Set up and monitor vendor master file and Payments
• May also Include:
• Analysis & Expense review
• To monitor day-to-day accounting and book-keeping operations
• Month-end reporting – gross billing & net billing reports
• Operational KRAs:
• Regular communication with onshore counterpart via e-mail, instant messenger and telephonic calls
• Maintain exception logs for process-related exceptions as and when they occur for knowledge retention
• Should be able to create new and easy to understand process document so that it is used across the team for understanding of the process.
• To work towards process improvements and automation
• Independently perform transactional tasks which support the compliance, planning and execution of assigned processes.
• Adhere to the internal compliance policy and guidelines established by the management on their daily operational activities
• Perform daily internal audits to ensure all Invoices/queries are handled as per the guidelines
• Responsible for completing all activities within agreed time and of the highest quality and ensure metrics are met as per agreed KPIs / SLAs targets as applicable Should deliver 100% accuracy in his/her deliverables.

Requirements

• Graduate in Commerce with accountancy as subject
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in AR/AP profile
• Work on Multiple ERP, Systems and Manual Intensive nature of Work Prior experience in Oracle (NetSuite) is preferred
• Good English language skills (verbal and written) and the ability to engage customers in significant discussions
• Experience of working in Accounts Payable process is good to have
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially in MS excel Ability to handle varied volumes of workloads and to meet targets and deadlines on time
• Good analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle client discussions
• Good to have knowledge of Reconciliation, Invoicing.
• Have reasonable accounting knowledge
• Should be able to do multi-tasking & be flexible
• Critical thinking, skeptical thinking, initiative, curious, focused, eye to details, and cross functional ability, challenging ability.

Benefits

Benefits which make us unique

At EZ, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Egon Zehnder can mean for you!

Benefits Highlights:

5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment

Work directly with the senior management team

Reward and Recognition

Employee friendly policies

Personal development and training

Health Benefits, Accident Insurance

Potential Growth for you!

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will be doing regular catchups with your Manager who will act as your career coach and guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

EZ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Egon Zehnder aims for a diverse workplace and strive to continuously lead with our firm values. We respect personal values of every individual irrespective of race, national or social origin, gender, religion, political or other opinion, disability, age and sexual orientation as warranted by basic rights enshrined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. We believe diversity of our firm is central to the success and enables us to deliver better solutions for our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supportive work environment, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and treated with dignity and respect and there is no unlawful discrimination related to employment, recruitment, training, promotion, or remuneration.

Egon Zehnder is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Egon Zehnder provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

1. Job Title: Accounts Receivable-Assistant Manager

Location: Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate accounting of daily revenue and receipts.
• Review daily collection reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee branch-wise petty cash management and enforce policy compliance.
• Coordinate with branches to resolve operational issues in revenue, collections, and petty cash.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports on revenue, collections, and receivables.
• Monitor receivable ageing and follow up on outstanding dues & TDS receivables.
• Support month-end closing by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and reports.
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors during audits.

Requirements:

• Qualification: MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com.
• Experience: 5–7 years in Revenue & Accounts Receivable and month-end book closure.
• Strong knowledge of revenue accounting, reconciliation, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Preference from healthcare industry

1. Job Title: Accounts Payable Lead

Location: Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function and ensure timely vendor payments
• Prepare and monitor KPIs for payable team , informative dashboards, and MIS reports for management.
• Drive process simplification and automation initiatives.
• Review advances and ensure timely closure of long-pending items.
• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure timely accounting of all payables and related transactions.
• Support monthly closing, provision accounting, and reconciliation.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with internal/external auditors.
• Ensure payable compliance with respect of TDS, TCS, GST and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
• Experience: 5–7 years in Accounts Payable / Finance, with exposure to end-to-end accounts finalization.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST, TDS/TCS.
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Job Description: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager - Automotive Company, Mumbai

Position: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager

Location: Mumbai, India

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Manager to join our dynamic automotive company in Mumbai. The AP/AR Manager will oversee the entire accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing, reporting, and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Payable Management:

• Oversee the entire accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments to vendors.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes for accounts payable.
• Develop and implement AP policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.

1. Accounts Receivable Management:

• Oversee the entire accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and customer account management.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and payments.
• Monitor and manage aging accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.
• Resolve customer billing issues and disputes promptly.
• Develop and implement AR policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.

1. Team Management:

• Lead and mentor the AP/AR team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the team.

1. Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare and analyze AP/AR reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and audits.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.

1. Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AP/AR functions.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline workflows and improve overall financial operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable management, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• Knowledge of GST and other relevant tax regulations in India.

• Job Title: Accounts Receivable-Assistant Manager

Location: Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate accounting of daily revenue and receipts.
• Review daily collection reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee branch-wise petty cash management and enforce policy compliance.
• Coordinate with branches to resolve operational issues in revenue, collections, and petty cash.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports on revenue, collections, and receivables.
• Monitor receivable ageing and follow up on outstanding dues & TDS receivables.
• Support month-end closing by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and reports.
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors during audits.

Requirements:

• Qualification: MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com.
• Experience: 5–7 years in Revenue & Accounts Receivable and month-end book closure.
• Strong knowledge of revenue accounting, reconciliation, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Preference from healthcare industry

• Job Title: Accounts Payable Lead

Location: Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function and ensure timely vendor payments
• Prepare and monitor KPIs for payable team , informative dashboards, and MIS reports for management.
• Drive process simplification and automation initiatives.
• Review advances and ensure timely closure of long-pending items.
• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure timely accounting of all payables and related transactions.
• Support monthly closing, provision accounting, and reconciliation.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with internal/external auditors.
• Ensure payable compliance with respect of TDS, TCS, GST and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
• Experience: 5–7 years in Accounts Payable / Finance, with exposure to end-to-end accounts finalization.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST, TDS/TCS.
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Job Description: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager - Automotive Company, Mumbai

Position: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager

Location: Mumbai, India

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Manager to join our dynamic automotive company in Mumbai. The AP/AR Manager will oversee the entire accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing, reporting, and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Management:

• Oversee the entire accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments to vendors.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes for accounts payable.
• Develop and implement AP policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.

• Accounts Receivable Management:

• Oversee the entire accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and customer account management.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and payments.
• Monitor and manage aging accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.
• Resolve customer billing issues and disputes promptly.
• Develop and implement AR policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.

• Team Management:

• Lead and mentor the AP/AR team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the team.

• Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare and analyze AP/AR reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and audits.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.

• Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AP/AR functions.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline workflows and improve overall financial operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable management, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• Knowledge of GST and other relevant tax regulations in India.