Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Accounts Manager to lead our AR / AP operations across multiple companies in India and UAE. This role demands a hands-on leader with exceptional negotiation skills, aggressive payment follow-up capabilities, and proven experience in multi-entity financial management. You'll directly report to the CE O and play a pivotal role in our financial strategy execution.
Multi-Entity Financial Operations
- Manage AR / AP operations across ToCumulus group companies in India and UAE
- Oversee inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations
- Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, UAE IFRS, GST, and VAT regulations
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for all entities.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and statutory compliance
Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts team (5-8 members)Set clear performance targets and KPIs for team membersConduct regular training on collections techniques and process improvementsFoster collaboration between India and UAE finance teamsDrive accountability and results-oriented cultureAggressive Collections & Cash Flow Management
Implement robust credit control policies and collection proceduresPersonally handle high-value and complex collection cases.Conduct tough negotiations with clients for overdue paymentsReduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through proactive follow-up strategiesEscalate critical cases and coordinate with legal teams when necessaryAchieve monthly collection targets and maintain aging analysisFinancial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare comprehensive financial reports for management reviewGenerate cash flow forecasts and aging analysis reportsSupport budget preparation and variance analysis across entitiesCoordinate with external auditors and statutory authoritiesImplement process improvements and automation initiativesO and play a pivotal role in our financial strategy execution.
Requirements
Professional Experience
8-12 years in senior accounting roles with significant AR / AP exposureMinimum 3-5 years in team leadership positionsMulti-entity experience across different geographies (India / Middle East preferred)Proven track record in collections and debt recoveryTechnical Skills
ERP Systems : Expert proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar platformsAdvanced Excel : Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelingRegulatory Knowledge : GST, TDS, UAE VAT, IFRS, and Indian GAAPMulti-currency Operations : Experience with forex transactions and hedgingCore Competencies
Negotiation Expertise : Demonstrated success in recovering overdue paymentsCollections Focus : Track record of reducing DSO by minimum 20%Leadership Skills : Ability to motivate teams to achieve aggressive targetsCommunication : Excellent verbal and written English; Hindi proficiency preferredAnalytical Thinking : Strong problem-solving and process optimization skillsRequirements
Professional Experience 8-12 years in senior accounting roles with significant AR / AP exposure Minimum 3-5 years in team leadership positions Multi-entity experience across different geographies (India / Middle East preferred) Proven track record in collections and debt recovery Technical Skills ERP Systems : Expert proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar platforms Advanced Excel : Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling Regulatory Knowledge : GST, TDS, UAE VAT, IFRS, and Indian GAAP Multi-currency Operations : Experience with forex transactions and hedging Core Competencies Negotiation Expertise : Demonstrated success in recovering overdue payments Collections Focus : Track record of reducing DSO by minimum 20% Leadership Skills : Ability to motivate teams to achieve aggressive targets Communication : Excellent verbal and written English; Hindi proficiency preferred Analytical Thinking : Strong problem-solving and process optimization skills