Accounts Receivable Lead

Job Description Accounts Receivable Lead - India, Chennai - Hybrid, Office-Based ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. The Accounts Receivable Lead will lead an Accounts Receivable team of up to 7 people. Supervise and oversee the accounts receivable processes for a portfolio of ICON legal entities ensuring compliance with corporate policies and receivables deadlines. Report on and drive team metrics and manager relationship with other departments and Sponsors/Customers. Continuous improvement of Accounts Receivable processes, and escalation point for queries. Migrate accounts receivable processes to Chennai from other locations and provide cover for other team leads and/or team members. What You Will Be Doing - Process Improvement: Drive a culture of process improvement by streamlining processes, adding value to the business, and meeting client needs. - Billing Management: Oversee end-to-end billing functions to ensure the accurate and timely generation of invoices and credit memos in alignment with contract terms. - Budget Compliance: Assure project budget tracking, and ensure that billing aligns with budget constraints. - Team Guidance: Provide guidance to the team on daily billing matters and establish processes for new clients as required. - Workload Management: Regularly meet with staff to evaluate, plan, and prioritize workload. - Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly unbilled reports to effectively manage and prioritize billing. Your Profile - Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. - Experience in accounts receivable, including leadership or supervisory roles. - Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and compliance with corporate policies. - Exceptional leadership and team management abilities. - Proficiency in process improvement and streamlining. What ICON Can Offer You Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our Benefits Examples Include - Various annual leave entitlements - A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. - Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. - Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being. - Life assurance - Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements We would encourage you to apply regardless there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles. Are you a current ICON Employee Please click here to apply