Manager | Credit Controller | Accounts Receivables

Location: Bengaluru & Mumbai, Karnataka / Maharashtra, India
Department: Accounting/Auditing

Job Description

Colliers is looking for a highly analytical and result-oriented Manager | Credit Controller to join our Finance team. The role will be responsible for managing Accounts Receivable, driving collections, monitoring debtor ageing, supporting CECL assessments, and partnering with Business Heads to improve cash flow and reduce credit risk.

Job Location: Bengaluru /Mumbai

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Monitor and review debtor ageing across business lines.
• Drive collections and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Analyze receivable reports and collection trends.
• Track customer payment commitments and resolve collection delays.
• Investigate unapplied receipts, short payments, and invoice disputes.
• Coordinate timely conversion of unbilled revenue into invoices.
• Support customer account reconciliations and balance confirmations.

Credit Control & Risk Management

• Conduct periodic collection review meetings with Business Heads.
• Monitor disputed invoices and overdue receivables.
• Identify credit risks, collection issues, and potential bad debt exposures.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and support recovery actions.

CECL & Provisioning Support

• Support CECL, PDD, and Bad Debt assessments.
• Pass accounting entries related to provisions and write-offs.
• Maintain supporting schedules and audit documentation.
• Support statutory and internal audit requirements.

Reporting & Business Partnering

• Prepare MIS reports, collection dashboards, ageing analyses, and risk reports.
• Present collection performance and recovery status to management.
• Partner with business teams to improve collections and billing effectiveness.
• Provide actionable insights on working capital and credit exposures.

Preferred candidate profile

• 4-5 years of experience in Credit Control, Collections, or Accounts Receivable.
• Experience managing receivables for organizations with annual turnover of INR 100 Crore or more.
• Prior experience in Professional Services, Real Estate Services, Consulting, Facility Management, or Shared Services environments is preferred.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• High ownership and execution focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Qualifications

• CA Inter, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable Management, Credit Control & Collections, Receivable Risk Assessment, and CECL Concepts under US GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting and process automation.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and AI-enabled productivity tools.

Additional Information

Why Join Colliers?

• Work with a globally recognized organization serving a diverse portfolio of clients across industries.
• Drive cash flow optimization through effective collections, receivables management, and DSO reduction.
• Collaborate with customers and business stakeholders to resolve disputes and improve payment performance.
• Gain exposure to credit risk assessment, portfolio management, and accounts receivable analytics.
• Be part of a high-performing finance team focused on process excellence, continuous improvement, and business impact.

Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership – driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With $6 billion in annual revenues, 28,000 professionals, and $110 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com.