Associate - Accounts Receivable

Company DescriptionMetro Global Solution Center MGSC is internal solution partner for METRO a xe2 x82 xac29 8 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores a team of 93 000 people globally Metro operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution FSD business and it is thus active in a total of 34 countries MGSC location wise is present in Pune India D xc3 xbcsseldorf Germany and Szczecin Poland We provide IT Business operations support to 31 countries speak 24 languages and process over 18 000 transactions a day We are setting tomorrows standards for customer focus digital solutions and sustainable business models For over 10 years we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion We believe that we can add value drive efficiency and satisfy our customers Website Company Size 600-650 Headquarters Pune Maharashtra India Type Privately Held Inception 2011Department Finance Solution - Accounts ReceivableLocation PuneShift European shift flexible basis process requirement Key Responsibilities Perform Bank receipt allocation in ERP SAP and other process as per the SOPs customer account reconciliation customer queries helpdesk bad debts provision dunning SL close GL-SL reconciliation etc Tracking investigating and reconciling un-allocated receipts Clearing the open items by coordination with customers and LFIs Bank clearing towards receipts allocation Assisting Customers towards month close activities related to accounts receivable process Prepare reconciliation of AR - General Ledger account to Customer subledger Understanding and taking actions for Debit Credit notes issued in AR Keep track on invoices that are outstanding follow up for unremitted invoices Working on SAP screens fluently and understands applications that the process uses Achieve and excel productivity targets and KPIs Close coordination with Customers and clients and resolve issues Conducting Process Refresher trainings updating documentation SOP Assisting Team Leaders for preparation of reports both daily monthly Governance packs To follow compliance with financial policies and procedures of AR To reconcile Customer ledgers and provide Balance confirmations to customers Perform and document Internal controls related activities to assure quality of tasks Generate statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status and other reporting Perform month close related activities in respect to Accounts receivable if any as per the process Preparing and tracking aging of Customers Any other task as assigned by the Team Leader QualificationsEducation Should be a Commerce Graduate or MBA finance from reputed university Good working knowledge of MS-Office Outlook excel and SAP systems Experience Internship or minimum 1 year experience in accounting process handling is preferred Skills Attention to Detail and Problem-solving skills Fluent communication and email writing skills to deal with overseas customer Managerial Requirements if applicable Certifications if applicable Key Competencies Strong understanding of accounting Principles and end to end Accounts receivable process Working Conditions Environment Hybrid Travel Requirements Minimal As per Business requirements Additional Information Environment Hybrid Travel Requirements As per Business requirements