Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end‑to‑end receivables function, ensuring timely collections, accurate invoicing, and strong credit control while leading the AR team in Bangalore. 

Key Responsibilities:  

1. Accounts Receivable Operations 

• Manage the complete AR lifecycle including invoicing, collections, cash application, reconciliations, and dispute resolution. 

• Ensure timely and accurate generation of customer invoices in line with contractual and statutory requirements. 

• Maintain accurate recording of receipts, adjustments, provisions, and write-offs in the ERP/accounting system. 

2. Credit Control & Risk Management 

• Conduct customer credit assessments and due diligence. 

• Monitor AR ageing reports on a regular basis. 

3. Stakeholder Coordination 

• Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations teams to resolve billing, pricing, and contractual issues. 

• Act as the key point of contact for customers on AR-related matters. 

• Support business teams in improving billing accuracy and customer satisfaction. 

• Ensure accuracy of commercial agreements – vetting of commercials in the documents 

• Ensure Customer Handover 

5. Reporting, Forecasting & MIS 

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly AR dashboards. 

• Provide accurate MIS and insights to support financial decision-making. 

6. Compliance, Controls & Audit 

• Ensure adherence to Indian Accounting Standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with GST regulations and TDS on receipts (where applicable). 

• Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries. 

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure audit-ready AR processes. 

7. Process Improvement & Automation 

• Identify process gaps and inefficiencies within the AR function. 

• Drive automation initiatives and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy. 

• Implement best practices in AR operations and controls. 

8. Team Leadership & Performance Management 

• Set goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for the AR team. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members through training and coaching. 

• Conduct performance reviews and support career development and succession planning. 

Required qualifications and skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance; CA/ICWA/MBA (Finance) preferred. 

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, including at least 3–4 years in a team lead/managerial role preferably in a B2C/Retail environment. 

• Strong working knowledge of AR processes: billing, collections, credit control, reconciliations, and reporting. 

• Hands‑on experience with ERP/accounting systems (Zoho preferred) and advanced Excel skills. 

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail. 

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience handling difficult collection conversations. 

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast‑paced environment. 

• High level of integrity, ownership, and customer‑centric mindset.