Specialist - Accounts Receivable
Description:
Role Overview:
We are hiring an experienced Assistant Manager Accounts Receivable to lead and manage the Order-to-Cash (O2C) function for a leading healthcare organisation. The role owns revenue accounting, collections accounting, cash & bank reconciliations, debtors ageing and reduction initiatives, MIS reporting, and stakeholder liaison (banks, payment providers, collection agencies). The role requires strong accounting knowledge, hands-on execution skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Revenue & Receivables Accounting
- Ensure timely and accurate accounting of revenue (invoices, debit notes, credit notes) per company policy and applicable accounting standards.
- Record and reconcile collections, cost of collections, and AR balances.
- Maintain accurate Accounts Receivable ledgers, debtors ageing schedules, and provisions for doubtful debts.
- Accountable for accurate & timely postings for monthly books closure.
Collections & O2C Management
- Lead the O2C team to ensure strong collection processestimely invoicing, receipts posting, and deposit reconciliation.
- Manage end-to-end collections lifecycle including dispute resolution, refunds, chargebacks, and reconciliations with operations.
- Drive initiatives to reduce debtor days and improve cash conversion.
Cash & Bank Reconciliation
- Prepare regular cash and bank reconciliations; track and resolve open issues with payment providers and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor daily deposits and ensure all collected amounts are deposited timely and accurately.
MIS & Reporting
- Prepare and deliver Daily / Weekly / Monthly MIS on revenue, collections, debtors, and cash position (PAN-India level as required).
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports requested by management to support decision-making.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with banks, payment aggregators, collection agencies, and internal teams (clinical & business operations) to resolve payment issues.
- Coordinate with operations to resolve billing and payment queries and ensure smooth cash flows.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Implement and enforce strong internal controls across the O2C lifecycle.
- Identify process gaps, drive automation opportunities, and recommend improvements to reduce leakages and manual effort.
- Ensure audit readinessmaintain documentation and support internal/external audits.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable / O2C functions.
- CA-Inter qualified or MBA (Finance) preferred.
- Strong accounting fundamentals with exposure to revenue recognition, debtor provisioning, and month-end close processes.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas); experience with SAP or similar ERP preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead a small team and work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and external partners.
Success Metrics / KPIs:
- Reduction in Debtor Days (DSO) and aging buckets.
- Accuracy and timeliness of monthly books closure and revenue accounting.
- Timely posting and reconciliation of collections and bank deposits.
- Reduction in collection disputes and unresolved outstanding items.
- Quality and timeliness of MIS and analytical insights delivered to management.Didn’t find the job appropriate? Report this Job