Accounts Receivable Team Lead - Senior Finance Professional

Role Overview EY is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Lead to join its Finance and Accounting division in Bengaluru. This is a full-time permanent role suited for a finance professional with strong hands-on experience in end-to-end Order to Cash processes and a proven track record of leading AR teams. The ideal candidate will bring together technical accounting knowledge, ERP expertise, and people management skills to drive excellence in receivables operations. Key Responsibilities - Own and manage the monthly AR close process, including reconciliation of the AR sub-ledger to the General Ledger - Oversee monthly reconciliation of AR-related accounts such as unapplied cash, unclaimed credits, clearing, accrual, bad debt, chargebacks, withholding, and sales tax - Investigate and resolve all cash and check discrepancies and ensure over-short differences are cleared in the system - Conduct weekly and monthly governance calls with process owners to address and resolve issues requiring immediate attention - Publish monthly Order to Cash dashboards to monitor SLA and KPI adherence across the O2C process - Hire, train, and develop the AR team while fostering a high-performance and customer-centric team culture - Document procedures, ensure compliance, and initiate best practice strategies and process improvements - Manage staff workloads, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are consistently met across multiple projects - Support new employee orientation and ensure all team members receive appropriate role-based training through annual training plans - Drive employee engagement and motivation through performance appraisals, coaching, feedback, and career development initiatives Required Qualifications - Bachelor of Commerce or MBA in Finance or a related discipline - 4 to 10 years of experience in accounts receivable or Order to Cash processes - At least 1 to 3 years of team leadership experience in a finance or shared services environment - Prior experience in AR process transitions and working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills in English, both written and verbal - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under deadline pressure Why Join Us EY offers a dynamic and globally connected work environment where finance professionals can grow their careers through meaningful client work and continuous learning. This role provides an excellent opportunity to lead a high-impact team and contribute to operational excellence within one of the world's leading professional services organisations.

- Bachelor of Commerce or MBA in Finance or relevant discipline - 4 to 10 years of experience in accounts receivable or O2C processes - 1 to 3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience - Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft - Strong knowledge of AR sub-ledger reconciliation and General Ledger processes - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Experience in process transition and documentation - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Good presentation and stakeholder management skills

- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised professional services firm - Career growth and development programs - Exposure to large-scale ERP and O2C transformation projects - Collaborative and high-performance work culture