Accounts Receivable Team Lead Full Time NEW

Team Lead – Accounts Receivable (AR)

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: Finance & Accounting

About Datawrkz

Founded in 2013, Datawrkz is a rapidly growing global digital advertising solutions company with a strong presence in India, the US, and the UK. Acquired by Nazara Technologies in 2022 and further strengthened by the acquisition of S&T in the UK, we continue to expand our global footprint and capabilities.

Led by industry veterans, Datawrkz partners with advertisers and publishers to solve complex marketing challenges across industries. We specialize in full-funnel advertising with a strong focus on delivering measurable outcomes.

Our expertise spans Search, Social, Programmatic, and cutting-edge platform partnerships (including Google, Meta, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, Vizibl, Ignition, and others) — enabling us to deliver innovative, performance-driven solutions.

With over a decade of experience, our team of Performance Specialists combines analytical rigor with deep product knowledge to help mid-market clients and global brands achieve their marketing goals.

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https://datawrkz.com/careers

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Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and driven Team Lead – Accounts Receivable to own and lead the AR function at Datawrkz. This is a people-leadership role with full accountability for the end-to-end AR cycle — from client invoicing and revenue recognition to collections, reconciliations, and reporting across India, US, and UK entities.

The Team Lead will manage and mentor a team of AR executives, ensure timely and accurate billing, drive collections efficiency, maintain strong credit control, and deliver clean AR reporting to finance leadership. This role demands both technical accounting expertise in receivables and the ability to lead people, manage escalations, and collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Client teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & People Management

•    Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2–4 AR executives, setting clear KPIs, quality standards, and delivery timelines

•    Allocate and prioritize work across the team to ensure AR SLAs — invoicing TAT, collection targets, reconciliation deadlines — are consistently met

•    Conduct regular 1:1s, structured performance reviews, and development conversations

•    Identify skill gaps and drive upskilling initiatives — invoicing tools, collections techniques, ERP workflows

•    Act as the first escalation point for complex client disputes, billing queries, and overdue account issues

•    Foster a team culture of accuracy, ownership, and proactive client communication

2. End-to-End Accounts Receivable Operations

•    Own the complete AR cycle — client onboarding (credit terms), invoice generation, dispatch, follow-up, and cash application

•    Review and approve all client invoices and credit/debit notes before dispatch, ensuring accuracy in billing rates, tax treatment, and entity details

•    Ensure journal entries related to AR — Sales entries, JV adjustments, receipts, and write-offs — are correctly posted and reviewed

•    Manage client master data — billing contacts, payment terms, credit limits, and entity-level details

•    Oversee timely application of receipts against open invoices and resolution of unapplied cash

•    Handle multi-currency AR entries for India, US, and UK entities — ensuring accurate FX treatment and reporting

3. Collections & Credit Control

•    Own the collections process — drive systematic follow-up through dunning cycles (email, calls, escalation letters)

•    Review AR aging weekly and assign priority accounts for immediate collection action

•    Negotiate payment plans and settlements for overdue accounts in coordination with Sales and senior management

•    Maintain and enforce client credit limits and payment terms — flag breaches and propose credit holds where needed

•    Track and report DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) trends and drive initiatives to reduce debtor days

•    Coordinate with legal and senior management for escalation of significantly overdue or disputed accounts

4. Reconciliations & Month-End Close

•    Own the AR sub-ledger and ensure it reconciles with the general ledger at all times

•    Review and sign off on customer account reconciliations and monthly AR schedules

•    Prepare and review bank and credit card reconciliations for receipts against AR

•    Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close — AR accruals, revenue cutoff entries, and unbilled revenue schedules

•    Maintain and review the bad debt provision schedule in line with company policy and ageing analysis

5. Tax Compliance & Invoicing Accuracy

•    Ensure all client invoices are raised with correct GST treatment — CGST/SGST vs IGST, SAC codes, and place of supply rules

•    Oversee timely GST output liability reconciliation (GSTR-1 vs books) and coordinate with the tax team for filing accuracy

•    Ensure TDS deducted by clients is tracked, reconciled against Form 26AS, and discrepancies are resolved proactively

•    Maintain complete and audit-ready documentation for all AR-related tax transactions and client communications

•    Support Advance Tax computation inputs from the receivables side

6. MIS Reporting & Financial Analysis

•    Prepare and review AR MIS reports for management — AR aging, collection efficiency, DSO trends, and bad debt provisions

•    Track and report key AR metrics: invoicing TAT, collection rate, dispute resolution TAT, and overdue exposure by client

•    Provide inputs for cash flow forecasting by maintaining an accurate collections calendar

•    Prepare client-wise and entity-wise revenue and receivables schedules for board packs, audits, and statutory filings

•    Partner with Sales and Operations teams to resolve billing disputes and ensure revenue is recognized correctly

7. Controls, Compliance & Process Excellence

•    Define and enforce SOPs for the AR team — invoicing, collections, cash application, reconciliations, and dispute resolution

•    Ensure all AR activities comply with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements

•    Lead audit support for AR — prepare client schedules, confirmations, and reconciliations; respond to auditor queries

•    Drive process automation and efficiency improvements within the AR function (e.g., ERP billing workflows, automated dunning, invoice portals)

•    Maintain complete documentation for client contracts, billing arrangements, credit terms, and key accounting judgments

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

•    Strong command of end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes, billing, and AR accounting

•    Solid understanding of double-entry accounting principles and Indian accounting standards (Ind AS / IGAAP)

•    Hands-on experience with accounting platforms — QuickBooks, Tally, or Microsoft Dynamics / Media Central

•    Working knowledge of Indian tax compliance relevant to AR: GST (output, place of supply, GSTR-1), TDS (client deductions, 26AS reconciliation)

•    Experience handling multi-currency AR across India, US, and UK entities is a strong advantage

•    Advanced MS Excel skills — pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, aging analysis, and AR dashboards

Leadership & Soft Skills

•    Proven experience managing or mentoring a team of 2+ in a finance or AR function

•    Strong collections mindset — confident in client-facing communication, follow-ups, and escalation handling

•    High ownership and accountability — ability to meet strict invoicing and collection deadlines

•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal — for client interactions, internal reporting, and team management

•    Collaborative approach — ability to work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Client Servicing teams

•    Detail-oriented with a zero-tolerance approach to billing errors and revenue leakage

Qualifications

•    B.Com / M.Com / CA-Inter or equivalent — required

•    CA / CMA (Inter or Final) qualified candidates will be given preference

•    5–8 years of experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance operations, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead or senior individual contributor role

•    Prior experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment (India + US + UK) is a strong advantage

•    Experience in the digital advertising, media, or technology industry is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

•    Performance-driven compensation with upside linked to revenue and gross margin

•    Medical Insurance: Coverage of Rs. 3,00,000 for individual, spouse, and children — with options to include parents and upgrade to Rs. 5,00,000 coverage

•    Professional development support — reimbursement for relevant certifications and courses (e.g., CMA, GST certifications, ERP training)

•    Flexible, outcome-oriented work culture backed by a global leadership team

•    Onsite perks: meals, recreation, and an open, collaborative environment

•    Opportunity to own and shape the AR function of a fast-growing global advertising company