Job Type: Fixed Term 6-9 months (Immediate joiner) Hybrid Role: (Three days per week in the office/Two days remote) Work Shift: 12:00 PM – 9:00PM IST About ACA: ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape. Position Summary: The Collections Analyst will assist with the end-to-end collections process, ensuring timely payments from B2B clients, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Key Duties & Responsibilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Review and analyze customer accounts to identify overdue payments and potential issues.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Conduct thorough research on account discrepancies and payment irregularities.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Develop and implement collection strategies to minimize delinquencies and maximize cash flow.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Communicate with customers to address payment issues and negotiate payment plans when necessary.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Generate and analyze reports on accounts receivable and collection performance.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Provide regular updates to management on collection efforts, highlighting areas of concern or improvement.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and collection activities.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Prepare and submit reports on collection efforts and results.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Liaise with customers to resolve billing inquiries and disputes.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Communicate payment terms and expectations clearly to customers.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:24.0px">Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to address customer issues and improve overall customer satisfaction.</li> </ul> Required Education and Experience <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:16.0px"> <li style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Minimum of 2 years in AR collections, </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Previous customer service and client-facing experience </li> </ul> Preferred Education and Experience: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:16.0px"> <li style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with monthly/quarterly billing and recurring revenue. </li> </ul> Required Skills and Attributes <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:16.0px"> <li style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Demonstrated professional integrity.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Dedication to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong oral and written communication skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Previous experience with ERP systems and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;line-height:120%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.</li> </ul>

Collections Analyst- Fixed Term (Pune, IN) @ ACA Group

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