Job Description
Senior Collection Executive – Accounts Receivable (AR)
Company: Shivshakti Metal
Location: Ahmedabad
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: CFO / COO
Experience: 3–5 Years
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Shivshakti Metal is looking for an experienced Senior Collection Executive who will take complete ownership of the company's Accounts Receivable (AR) and customer collections. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in AR ageing analysis, collection strategies, customer relationship management, and cash flow improvement.
The current receivable portfolio is approximately ₹3 Crore, and this role is critical in reducing overdue receivables while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
Manage the complete Accounts Receivable cycle.
Monitor customer outstanding balances on a daily basis.
Prepare and analyze AR ageing reports.
Track collection performance across ageing buckets:
Current
0–30 Days
31–60 Days
61–90 Days
More than 90 Days
Prioritize collections based on ageing and risk.
Collection Management
Follow up with customers through calls, emails, WhatsApp, and meetings.
Ensure timely realization of payments.
Prepare daily collection plans.
Resolve payment delays and disputes.
Coordinate with customers regarding:
Payment schedules
Pending invoices
Debit Notes
Credit Notes
Short Payments
TDS deductions
GST-related issues
Customer Relationship Management
Maintain healthy relationships with key customers while ensuring payment discipline.
Coordinate with:
Purchase Departments
Finance Teams
Accounts Payable Teams
Plant Accounts
Corporate Finance
Negotiate payment commitments professionally.
AR Ageing & MIS
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering:
Collection Achievement
Outstanding Summary
Ageing Analysis
Bucket-wise Recovery
Customer-wise Exposure
Collection Forecast
Expected Cash Flow
Overdue Trend Analysis
Cash Flow Management
Support the Finance team in maintaining healthy cash flow by:
Forecasting expected collections
Identifying high-risk receivables
Escalating critical overdue accounts
Supporting working capital optimization
Coordination with Internal Teams
Work closely with:
Sales Team
Dispatch Team
Billing Department
Accounts Department
Customer Service
Ensure there are no delays due to documentation issues.
Process Improvement
Develop and implement:
Collection SOPs
Follow-up schedules
Escalation Matrix
Customer Payment Tracker
Commitment Tracking
Daily Collection Dashboard
Continuously improve collection efficiency.
Required Skills
Technical Knowledge
Must have strong knowledge of:
Accounts Receivable
Collection Process
Credit Control
Customer Ledger Reconciliation
Bank Reconciliation
GST Basics
TDS
Debit/Credit Notes
Payment Follow-up Process
Working Capital Management
Cash Flow Planning
Must understand AR ageing buckets thoroughly:
0–30 Days
31–60 Days
61–90 Days
Above 90 Days
Should know how to reduce ageing systematically.
Software Skills
Good knowledge of:
MS Excel (Advanced)
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Excel Reports
Outlook
Microsoft Office
Preferred:
Zoho Books
Zoho Inventory
Zoho CRM (basic knowledge)
Soft Skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Customer relationship management
Problem-solving ability
Attention to detail
Time management
Result-oriented approach
Ability to work under pressure
Educational Qualification
B.Com / M.Com
MBA Finance (Preferred)
Experience
3–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and Collections.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, engineering, or B2B distribution companies will be preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Monthly Collection Target Achievement (%)
Reduction in Total Outstanding
Reduction in >90 Days Outstanding
Reduction in DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
Collection Efficiency Ratio
Customer Payment Commitment Adherence
Weekly Cash Collection vs Forecast
Bad Debt Prevention
Ledger Reconciliation Accuracy
Customer Response Time