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Senior Financial Accountant
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Senior Financial Accountant (Accounts Receivables) - Chennai
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Accountant (Accounts Receivables) with expertise in Process Improvement Project Management, to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an individual who not only has strong experience in managing accounts receivable but also has the skills to implement process improvements, reduce errors, and enhance operational efficiency using tools and techniques. The Senior Financial Accountant (Accounts Receivables) will be responsible for managing the timely accurate billing and working on dispute invoices and improving overall AR processes.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Timely processing of invoices, credit memo and refunds.
- Timely submission of invoices as per Sponsor requirements.
- Support AR team with high quality delivery and focusing on centre of excellence.
- Conduct regular reviews of AR processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Change/enhancement of AR process and procedures including documentation.
- Improvisation of process which helps the team to reduce time effort by 10% each year.
- Review the Client contracts/change orders/change notes forms etc and update the details in the financial system on a timely basis.
- Purchase Orders are collected, reviewed and updated in our financial system as appropriately.
- Queries / Tickets are managed timely responded accurately comprehensively.
- Review the dispute invoice actioning them as needed.
- Embed and develop Own It @ ICON Culture and the ICON four Values
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Ops and finance, to resolve billing issues and streamline processes.
- Analyze the dispute invoice ensure to drive for continuous improvements.
- Lead or participate in projects aimed at reducing AR cycle time, improving cash flow, and increasing overall department efficiency.
- Demonstrate teamwork, energy, responsiveness, decision-making, and effectiveness.
- Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and legal/regulatory requirements related to billing, collections, and payment processing.
Your Profile::
- Qualified Professional Accountancy Qualification (CPA/ CWA/CA/ CMA)
- 3 to7+ years of Post Qualification Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in shared service operations
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrate ability to interpret data (analytical skills) and convert between formats.
- Numerate with financial understanding.
- Having exposure to Global AR process Centre of Excellence model.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel.
- Prior experience in Oracle Financial systems, Hyperion, Alteryx, Power BI etc. is an advantage.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills.
- Experience in stakeholder management, project management, or a related field.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience in Accounts Receivable with Six Sigma certification is preferable.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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