Senior Cash Applications Specialist

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Cash Applications with MIS reporting.
• Proven experience in applying cash, researching and resolving unapplied cash.
• Proficient in MIS reporting, well versed with Advanced Excel functions and Power Apps.
• Possess critical thinking and strong analytical skills to interpret complex datasets and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle EBS, NetSuite, Salesforce would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate boundaryless behavior, self-reliant, proactive and goal-oriented mindset to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Eagerness to learn new skills, acquire process knowledge and apply past expertise to deliver measurable and tangible results.
• Education: Bachelor's degree with Finance background, and at least 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Working Knowledge of O2C sub-processes would be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to work and deliver results under tight deadlines by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders at ease.
• Focus and identify opportunities for continuous process improvements, simplify repetitive activities and eliminate nonvalue additional tasks.
• Work in a dynamic environment and find ways to overcome any possible challenges to ensure the assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner.

• Record complex cash transactions into the ERP system. Support refunds, intercompany and adjustments.
• Utilize advanced analytical skills to research and resolve unapplied cash payments.
• Lead efforts in process improvements for cash application operations to enhance accuracy.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for month-end closing activities and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve escalated customer inquiries.
• Support internal audits by providing accurate documentation and reconciliations.
• Prepare KPI dashboards and provide timely reporting for performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements by adhering to cash handling policies.
• Mentor junior team members, guiding them in best practices for cash application tasks.
• Special projects as required.
• Experienced in creating interactive Power BI reports and visualizations to analyse data and support business goals.
• Able to use Excel formulas, create Pivot Tables, highlight key data, and build macros to automate work.
• Previous experience using automation tools to reduce manual work, speed up tasks, minimize errors, and improve overall team efficiency.

• You will be part of a global cash applications team spread across multiple geographies, serving business units operated in various ERPs.
• Your role would be primarily to work on customer payments, resolve unapplied cash, address complex customer queries, preparing operational reports, circulate dashboards and publish process metrics to evaluate and make informed decisions.

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