Arun Tamil

Result-oriented Accounts Receivable Manager with 6+ years of experience in credit control, collections, cash application, reconciliation, and AR reporting. Adept at improving collection efficiency, reducing overdue balances, managing customer relationships, and leading AR teams in fast-paced environments.

Assistant Manager – Accounts Receivable at Royal Classic Group (2024-11 – Present)

• Managing AR operations for MBOs, EBOs, Chain Stores, CPC & HUB customers.
• Preparing Debtors Ageing, Monthly Cash Flow & Collection Plans.
• Leading AR team of 5, ensuring accurate reporting & collections.
• Conducting monthly AR review meetings with CFO, MD & Sales Teams.
• Resolving customer disputes and controlling credit note issuance.
• Work proactively with other departments in identifying and resolving accounts receivable, related issues MBO's (Multi Brand Outlet's), EBO's (Exclusive Brand Outlet's), Chain Stores, CPC
• Control in Issuance of Credit Note's (Qps, Additional margin, Stock correction, Eoss, Door to door, Trade show, Sor, Business promotion) and Discounts to Customers as per agreement terms and conditions.
• Handled collection of overdue accounts, effectively negotiating payment terms and reducing outstanding balances
• Worked closely with the sales and finance teams to resolve customer payment issues and ensure accurate billing and collections.
• Maintained customer relationships to foster timely payments and ensure continued business.
• Utilized accounting software (e.g., I-suit) to process AR transactions and streamline the invoicing process.
• Ensuring GL posting, BRS, AR & AP (Commission & Rent Payables).
• Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accounts receivable balances were accurate and up-to-date.

Executive – Accounts Receivable at Pon Pure Chemical India Pvt Ltd (2023-04 – 2024-10)

• Reporting directly to the L1. Commercial manager and L2. Branch controller.
• Facilitated payment of invoices due by sending bill remainders and contacting clients
• Negotiated payment plans with past due customers while ensuring full compliance with company policies.
• Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
• Performed weekly audits of AR data entry accuracy for errors or omissions.
• Provided training and guidance of Accounts receivable staff members as needed.
• Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transection.
• Implemented new procedures with in the accounts-receivable department to improve efficiency.
• Utilized daily audit information to update aging report.
• Maintained accurate records of all accounts receivable transection.
• Reconciled daily cash receipts and applied payments to appropriate accounts
• As per norms prepared generate for cash discount, delayed interest, materials shortages against dispute the credit notes.
• Generated monthly statements for clients outlining their current balances due.
• Investigated and resolved customer inquiries regarding billing issues or discrepancies.
• Identified areas of risk or control weaknesses within the bank reconciliation process.
• Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipt and sending cash and checks to banks.
• Reviewed daily bank transection and reconciled to general ledger accounts.
• Created journal entries to records miscellaneous cash receipts, transfer and adjustments as needed.
• Bank reconciliation & Petty cash handling and weekly once cash verification
• Improved AR processes and ensured audit readiness.
• Processed refunds posting for overpayments with company policies and financial controls.
• Accounts Payable – Processed Invoices, appropriate documentation and approval, utilizing Microsoft data to track and organized payments
• Researched invoicing issues, contracts, Venders and service providers, resolving discrepancy and negotiation,
• Paid 43 Venders Scheduling checks and receiving owed credits were applied to payments
• Managed AP support, vendor payments & freight bill payments

Accounts Assistant at Kaynes Technology (2022-12 – 2023-04)

• Supported audit processes & financial data analysis.
• Maintained accurate accounting records & postings.
• Analysed financial data related to company's performance against industry standards.
• Developed processes for updating accounting records timely and accurately.

Accounts Receivable/Payable & Store manager at Chennai Electro and Circuits Pvt Ltd (2017-06 – 2022-07)

• Generated and issued customer invoices based on sales orders.
• Prepared weekly AR aging reports & followed up overdue accounts.
• Generated and issued customer invoices based on sales orders and contracts.
• Recorded receivables accurately in the accounting system, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Monitored outstanding balances and followed up with customers for timely collections.
• Recorded and processed purchase bills accurately, ensuring alignment with purchase orders and contracts.
• Verified receipt of goods and services against invoices before authorizing payments.
• Coordinated with warehouse and procurement teams to confirm delivery and quality of goods prior to payment release.
• Ensured financial accuracy by cross-checking goods received notes (GRN) against supplier invoices before processing payments.
• Managed store operations, inventory & procurement.
• Maintained daily accounting entries & cash applications.
• Recorded debit, credit and account transection in computer spread sheets and databases.
• Performed daily cash application function accurately and efficiently.
• Generated weekly aging reports used to identify delinquent accounts requiring follow-up action.
• Ordered new merchandise items according to business needs.
• Placed ordered based on current inventory stock levels and projected sales.
• Coordinated recruitment efforts including screening job applications, interview candidates and making hiring decisions.
• Documented daily goods pulled from inventory by entering information and applying codes in tracking system.

Bachelor of Computer Application in BCOM CA – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2017)