REF104265S_2026241302 I Lead Associate - Accounts Receivable (Collections) I UK&US Shift| Immediate Joiners Only
- Location
- Pune, MH, India
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS’ core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.
Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Collections Lead Associate to manage customer receivables, drive timely collections, resolve billing disputes, and partner closely with Sales and internal stakeholders to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding balances. The role requires strong communication, analytical, and relationship management skills to ensure prompt payment collection while maintaining positive customer relationships. Key Responsibilities Collections Management
• Manage assigned portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Manage assigned portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Execute collection strategies through calls, emails, and customer follow-ups.
- Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on risk and overdue balances.
- Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual cash collection targets.
- Reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improve overall receivable health.
• Investigate and resolve customer disputes related to pricing, billing, purchase orders, credits, service delivery, and contractual terms.
- Investigate and resolve customer disputes related to pricing, billing, purchase orders, credits, service delivery, and contractual terms.
- Act as the primary point of contact between customers and internal teams regarding payment issues.
- Track disputes through to closure and ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain detailed documentation of dispute cases and resolutions.
• Partner closely with Sales teams to resolve customer concerns impacting collections.
- Partner closely with Sales teams to resolve customer concerns impacting collections.
- Work with Operations, Customer Success, Billing, and Finance teams to identify and address root causes of payment delays.
- Participate in customer review meetings and provide updates on outstanding receivables.
- Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Process and apply customer payments accurately against open invoices.
- Process and apply customer payments accurately against open invoices.
- Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and payment variances.
- Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate customer account records.
- Support month-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable.
• Generate and maintain AR aging, collections, and cash forecasting reports.
- Generate and maintain AR aging, collections, and cash forecasting reports.
- Analyze collection trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Provide regular updates to management on collection performance, dispute status, and account risks.
- Support audit requests and compliance requirements related to receivables.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in Collections, Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or Finance Operations.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, Order-to-Cash (O2C), and collection processes.
- Experience in dispute management and customer issue resolution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a shared services or global business environment.
- Experience working in a shared services or global business environment.
- Knowledge of cash application and reconciliation processes.
- Exposure to customer-facing collection activities with large enterprise accounts.
- Understanding of credit risk management and DSO improvement initiatives.
• Collections Management
- Collections Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Dispute Resolution
- Cash Application
- Customer Relationship Management
- Sales Partnership & Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Aging Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Problem Solving
- Financial Analysis
- ERP Systems
- Process Improvement
• Collection Target Achievement (%)
- Collection Target Achievement (%)
- DSO Reduction
- Overdue Balance Reduction
- Dispute Resolution Turnaround Time
- Cash Application Accuracy
- Aging Bucket Improvement
- Customer Response & Follow-up Timeliness
- Unapplied Cash Reduction
Qualifications Bachelors Degree
Additional Information Job location- Pune (Viman Nagar) Shift Timings- UK shift
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