Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Receivable Accountant to manage our end-to-end accounts receivable process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate customer invoicing, maintaining timely collections, and reconciling complex customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer Invoicing & Billing:

• Prepare and issue accurate and timely customer invoices as per contract terms.
• Verify invoice details against purchase orders and delivery challans.
• Manage the entire billing cycle for a dedicated portfolio of customers.

2. Customer Follow-up & Collections Management:

• Proactively contact customers via email and phone for payment follow-ups.
• Maintain an organized aging report and prioritize collection efforts on overdue accounts.
• Resolve billing and payment discrepancies to facilitate on-time payments.

3. Customer Communication & Query Handling:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer billing and payment inquiries.
• Provide professional and prompt responses to customer account-related questions.
• Handle customer complaints regarding invoices and coordinate with sales/service teams for resolution.

4. Account Reconciliations (SOA):

• Perform monthly  Statement of Account (SOA) reconciliations  with key customers.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or mismatches in a timely manner.
• Obtain and file balance confirmation certificates from customers periodically.

5. Month-End Closing & Reporting:

• Assist the accounts team in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and post monthly provisions for doubtful debts (bad debt provisions).
• Generate A/R-related reports, including Aged Receivable Analysis

6. General Assistance to Accounts Team:

• Support in internal and external audit processes by providing required schedules and documents.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance department.
• Perform other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Education:  Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.  ACCA/CA Intermediate / ICMA  part-qualified or finalist will be preferred.
• Experience:  2-3 years of proven experience as a Receivable Accountant, Accounts Executive, or a similar role.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in  ERP software  (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) is highly desirable.
• Advanced skills in  MS Excel  (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Language:  Fluency in English (both written and spoken).