Accounts Receivable Management
- Oversee end-to-end AR processes: invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Monitor dealer/customer outstanding balances and ensure adherence to credit terms.
- Implement effective collection strategies to minimize overdue receivables and bad debts.
- Conduct periodic reviews of customer accounts and aging analysis.
2. Credit Control & Risk Management
- Define and enforce credit policies aligned with OEM business strategy.
- Assess dealer/customer creditworthiness using financial analysis and market intelligence.
- Mitigate risks by monitoring exposure and recommending corrective actions.
3. Cash Flow Forecast vs Actuals
- Drive timely collections to support liquidity and working capital requirements.
- Collaborate with Treasury for cash forecasting and fund planning.
- Align AR collection targets; Warranty payout targets with monthly cash Flow plans.
4. ERP & Automation
- Lead ERP enhancements for AR modules (SAP/D2S/ DMS).
- Implement automation tools (AI, BOTs, dashboards) for faster reconciliations and reporting.
- Ensure accuracy of AR data and seamless integration with sales and warranty claim systems.
5. Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Support statutory audits, internal audits, and ICS compliance as applicable.
- Maintain documentation for receivable processes and credit approvals.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Dealer Network Development, and Customer Service teams to resolve disputes.
- Act as finance liaison for dealer satisfaction on billing and claims.
- Liaison with Banks for export realization, A2 Payments; EDPMS clearing.
- Provide insights to leadership on receivable trends and risks and timely escalate risks.
7. Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor AR team members in outsourced teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive performance metrics (DSO, overdue %, collection efficiency).
- Recognize and motivate team contributions in process improvements.
- AR Aging management, Issue Dunning letters as per credit policy.
- Ensure implementation of credit policy, achieve cash flow forecast.
- Timely of reconciliations and reporting, completion of Audits, Liasioning with Group Co.
- Dealer satisfaction scores related to billing/claims.
- Chartered Accountant with 2-3 years of Experience or MBA (Finance) / M.Com with minimum 6–8 years of experience in Accounts Receivable/Finance.
- Prior experience in Automotive OEM or large-scale manufacturing is highly desirable.
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
