Management Trainee/Assistant Manager - B2B Collections

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-caliber professional to join our team as a Management Trainee/Assistant Manager for B2B Collections. In this role, you will be the primary driver of our accounts receivable health, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of B2B collections across our key regional markets in Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai. You will work closely with cross-functional finance teams, sales departments, and external corporate clients to ensure timely cash inflows while maintaining strong, long-term business relationships. Your efforts will directly impact the company's liquidity, working capital efficiency, and overall financial stability, making you a critical contributor to our growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end B2B collection process to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and ensure consistent cash flow for the organization.

- Reconcile complex client accounts to resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining clean ledger balances.

- Manage high-value client relationships by proactively addressing payment concerns and negotiating settlements to minimize bad debt exposure.

- Collaborate with the sales and account management teams to align collection strategies with client-specific nuances and contractual obligations.

- Analyze collection trends and operational bottlenecks to provide actionable insights to senior leadership for process optimization.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrate deep expertise in managing large-scale B2B collection operations and complex accounts receivable portfolios.

- Exhibit strong analytical capabilities in financial reconciliation and the ability to interpret data to drive collection efficiency.

- Possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills, enabling you to handle difficult conversations with corporate clients while preserving professional rapport.

- Showcase a proven track record of working effectively in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple regional priorities across Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Chennai.

- Hold a professional degree (MBA, CA, or equivalent) with 3 - 10 years of relevant experience in finance or credit control.

- Adapt seamlessly to a hybrid or on-site work environment, demonstrating the initiative to drive results independently while working within a collaborative team structure.