Job Description
The role of Senior Account Receivable Executive is to provide accurate and timely control of accounts receivable, overdue account management, general accounting responsibilities (including accounts preparation and reconciliations) and other assigned tasks for CSI India.
This role will be based in Mumbai, India and serve as a key member of the Finance Team.
The successful candidate will need to be experienced in the general accounting function with, strong analytical skills; be comfortable and confident in dealing with customers; have strong attention to details; and the ability to work well with others.
Responsibilities
Creating procedures and policies that ensure timely payments while maintaining a high level of customer retention
- Maintain accurate records of customer balances, analyze the effectiveness of the company's credit control system and implement changes to improve profitability and reduce bad debts.
- Reconciling complex Key accounts, distributors accounts
- Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO
- Liaising with customers, as well as internal personnel including the sales, distributors and customers for payment collections
- Periodic review of credit terms for existing customers/Distributors
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of Finance processes, and compliance with Corporate Control & Risk policy.
- Assist and support the Finance Team in special projects when needed.
- Facilitate and complete monthly, quarterly and yearly close procedures, including assisting with group reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Travel:
Limited travel maybe required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
- Good with data entry and analysis
- Able to follow instructions, good communication skills are essential as customers the role is customer facing .
- Comfortable and confident in dealing with Customers.
- Energetic, self-starter, showing good inquisitiveness and desire to understand the business more deeply.
- Working with Others – a good team player with team-based ways of working.
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Willing to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience using Navision will be preferred.
Work Environment:
- This role is based in Mumbai, India in a standard commercial office environment/setting.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years applicable account receivables and debt recovery experience.
- The ability to listen to customers and negotiate winning solutions.
- Proven track record of making successful credit decisions.
- Problem solving – disciplined approach to identifying problems and providing solutions.
Education:
- Educated to certificate/degree level in Accounting/Finance. B.com/M.com.
