Assistant General Manager-Accounts Receivable Lead(CA/CMA)
Chennai Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at ZF. Chennai.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationChennai
PostedSep 22, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Set direction for cash application, dispute handling and collections across global entities or business units
- Resolve unapplied cash and payment disputes with banking, customer service, sales and logistics partners
- Oversee collection follow-ups, overdue balances and escalation steps while protecting customer relationships
- Track AR measures such as DSO, cash application accuracy and dispute turnaround, then improve workflows and automation
- Maintain AR controls, audit records and reporting, including reconciliations, provisions and India entity audit schedules
What you bring
- You hold a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant qualification
- You bring fifteen to twenty years in AR and Order-to-Cash, including at least ten years leading large teams
- You have worked in shared services or multinational settings and can use SAP or a comparable ERP, AR tools and Power BI or similar reporting platforms
- You bring hands-on knowledge of India entity reconciliations, credit loss provisions, revenue recognition and month-end accounting
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced AR leader who can direct global operations and partner with finance, sales and service teams. The position is based in Chennai, India.
From the employer
Req ID 91459 | GBS Chennai, India, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Job Description
What you can look forward as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Receivable Lead ( CA/CMA):
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and manage all AR processes (Cash Application, Dispute Management, Collections) across global entities or business units.
- Define the AR operational strategy aligned with business goals and global process frameworks.
- Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing AR team; foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
- Act as a key finance partner for internal business units, Sales, and Customer Service teams.
Cash Application
- Ensure timely and accurate application of incoming payments to customer accounts.
- Monitor unapplied/unallocated cash and drive resolution with internal/external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with banks, treasury, and customer service teams to streamline receipt processing.
Dispute & Deduction Management
- Oversee root cause analysis and resolution of payment disputes, short payments, and deductions.
- Coordinate with sales, customer service, and logistics teams to reduce dispute aging and recurrence.
- Implement standardized workflows and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Collections Management
- Drive timely collection of receivables while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Ensure adherence to defined collection strategies, follow-ups, and escalation policies.
- Monitor overdue receivables and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) performance.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure all AR processes comply with internal controls (ICS), company policies, and audit requirements.
- Maintain documentation and audit trails for all AR activities.
- Collaborate with auditors during internal/external audits, providing necessary data and explanations.
Performance Management & Reporting
- Define and track KPIs/SLAs for AR operations – including cash application accuracy, DSO, dispute resolution turnaround, and collection effectiveness.
- Analyze AR aging, customer risk, and cash flow forecasts.
- Drive continuous improvement and process automation through Lean, Six Sigma, or digital tools (e.g., RPA, AI-based collections).
Your profile as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Receivable Lead ( CA/CMA):
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) with additional certifications like Credit Management or Lean Six Sigma considered a plus.
- 15–20 years in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes within Shared Services or multinational environments, including 10+ years in leadership roles managing large teams.
- Strong command of SAP or similar ERP systems, AR tools, and reporting platforms such as Power BI.
- Deep expertise in Accounts Receivable operations, including Trade Receivables Schedule preparation for internal and external audits (India entities), Subledger (SL) vs General Ledger (GL) reconciliation and timely issue resolution, Expected Credit Loss (ECL) and Bad Debt provisioning, and ensuring strong internal control compliance across AR processes.
- Extensive experience in managing compliance requirements such as EDPMS, IRM, and eBRC closures through effective coordination with banking partners and tax teams.
- Proficient in revenue recognition and month-end accounting activities for India entities, collaborating closely with Controlling, Logistics, and Sales teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and business requirements.
Be part of our ZF team as Assistant General Manager-Accounts Receivable Lead(CA/CMA) and apply now!
Contact
Veerabrahmam Darukumalli
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