Global Accounts Receivable Manager
Netafim
Description
Precision Agriculture, an Orbia business, is hiring a Global Accounts Receivable Manager to be based at Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Main Purpose
The Global Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager will provide strategic oversight, governance, and analytical leadership for the AR function across all subsidiaries of Precision Agriculture. While local AR teams manage daily operations, this role consolidates and analyzes global AR performance, including collections, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and overdue accounts, drive cash flow optimization and reduce risk exposure.
The position also oversees global credit risk management, including credit insurance, customer exposure monitoring, credit limit governance, and payment term policies.
Main Responsibilities
· Define and maintain global AR policies, procedures, and controls to ensure consistent practices across all business units. Act as the global subject matter expert on AR processes, credit management, and collections.
· Ensure alignment of local processes with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
· Consolidate AR data from all subsidiaries into a single global reporting framework.
· Analyze global collections performance, DSO trends, and overdue balances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
· Compare actual performance to budget and forecast, explaining variances and supporting decision-making.
· Produce actionable insights to improve collection efficiency and reduce overdue percentages.
· Proactively contribute to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) cash flows planning, consolidation and close monitoring of actuals throughout the year.
· Lead the global cash inflow forecast process in partnership with local finance teams and Treasury.
· Track forecast accuracy, identify gaps, and implement process enhancements to improve predictability.
· Oversee global credit insurance programs, ensuring adequate coverage and optimal claim management.
· Monitor global customer exposure to ensure it remains within approved credit limits and insurance coverage.
· Establish, review, and approve customer credit limits in collaboration with local teams and based on risk assessment.
· Set and govern payment terms across the group, balancing commercial objectives with risk mitigation.
· Monitor global overdue balances, set collection targets, and track progress.
· Partner with business units to develop action plans for high-risk or long-outstanding accounts.
· Escalate critical collection risks and support resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
· Drive global AR process harmonization and automation initiative.
· Implement tools and dashboards for real-time monitoring of AR performance.
Requirements
· CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent required.
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
· 5+ years of AR and credit management experience, including at least 3 years in a global oversight role.
· Proven track record in managing credit insurance, setting credit limits, and governing payment terms.
· Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel/BI tools.
· Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
· Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
· Strong credit risk management expertise.
· Process optimization and automation mindset.
· Strategic oversight with operational insight.
· Results-focused with a cash flow and working capital improvement mindset.
· Exceptional stakeholder management & communication skills with global teams.
· Proactive, self-starter with ability to lead, initiate and manage multiple projects.