Accounts Receivable - Cash Allocation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Record and apply customer payments (NEFT, cheque, etc.) in SAP, ensuring accurate invoice matching
• Process receipts and maintain up-to-date accounting records to support cash flow visibility
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in customer accounts
• Track and manage unallocated cash, advances, and short payments, working with customers and internal teams to close gaps
• Prepare and share daily cash collection reports, including receipts, advances, and mismatches
• Maintain receipt registers and support credit control with accurate data for collections
• Handle TDS and GST-related accounting entries, including reconciliation and discrepancy tracking
• Support monthly closing activities, including AR ageing and cash forecasting inputs
• Assist during audits and compliance reviews, ensuring documentation and controls are in place
• Drive follow-ups for intercompany collections and overdue receivables
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Credit Control, Tax, Finance) to improve accuracy and efficiency

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable / Cash Application processes
• Working knowledge of GST and TDS (calculation, accounting, reconciliation)
• Hands-on experience with SAP (including relevant T-codes for AR & cash posting)
• Solid Excel skills (lookups, basic reporting, data handling)
• High attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Good communication skills to coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Awareness of audit requirements and financial controls
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place
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Additional Information

Job Opportunity We're hiring a detail-oriented Cash Allocation Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for accurately allocating incoming payments, matching them to customer invoices, and ensuring records are updated in a timely manner to maintain healthy cash flow. If you enjoy working with numbers, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating across teams to keep accounts clean and accurate, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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