Chartered Accountant - Accounts Receivable/Financial Review & Analytics - Steel/Manufacturing Industry

Industry: Steel / Manufacturing.

Experience Required: Minimum 2-3 years (Post Qualification).

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA).

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience, specifically in the steel manufacturing industry, to manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in financial review, hands-on exposure to data analytics, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Experience in Power BI is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable (End-to-End):

- Manage full-cycle AR process: invoicing, collections, credit notes, reconciliations.

- Monitor customer outstanding, credit limits, and payment cycles.

- Perform ageing analysis and drive timely collections.

- Maintain strong follow-ups with internal sales/commercial teams and clients.

- Reconcile customer accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Financial Review & Analysis:

- Support month-end and quarter-end AR reporting.

- Assist in preparation and review of financial statements.

- Perform variance analysis between actuals and budgeted receivables/cash flow.

- Present insights on receivables efficiency, cash conversion cycles, and risk exposure.

Data Analytics & Reporting:

- Leverage data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and collection risk.

- Develop AR dashboards and reports (preferably using Power BI or Excel pivot models).

- Track and report DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and other key performance indicators.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.

- Prior work experience in steel manufacturing or core manufacturing industry is mandatory.

- End-to-end knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes.

- Experience in financial review, variance analysis, and MIS reporting.

- Strong command over Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

- Exposure to data analytics and interpretation of financial data.

Good to have: Working knowledge of Power BI and ERP systems like SAP/Tally/Oracle.

Preferred Traits:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

- Ability to work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Commercial, Legal).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- High attention to detail and process orientation.

- Able to handle pressure and manage multiple accounts simultaneously.