Fianace Executive – AR & Trade Operations

Location: Mumbai- Powai, India (Hybrid)
Shift: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Function: Finance
Reports To: Assistant Accounting Manager

About General Mills

General Mills is a global food company with 100+ brands across 100 countries. With a legacy of over 155 years, we combine innovation, strong values, and a commitment to being a force for good.

The General Mills India Center (GIC) in Mumbai is a global capability hub with 1800+ professionals delivering value across Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, HR, and more.

About the Role

The Executive – AR & Trade Operations is responsible for accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, deductions, and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities while ensuring adherence to SLAs, audit controls, and SOX compliance. The role requires strong stakeholder management and a focus on delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management (80%)

• Process trade and non-trade customer deductions.
• Reconcile customer invoices and deductions against approved plans.
• Maintain accurate Accounts Receivable trial balances in SAP.
• Perform AR identification, reason code segregation, and deduction/payment clearing.
• Investigate and resolve customer invoice, deduction, and payment discrepancies.
• Document and manage customer-specific processes and exceptions.
• Develop expertise in customer accounts, products, regions, and customer portals.
• Partner with stakeholders, Process Analysts, SFT, and CTA teams to resolve complex queries.
• Ensure compliance with audit controls, internal policies, and SOX requirements.
• Execute ad-hoc assignments effectively and within timelines.

Continuous Improvement (20%)

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required

• Full-time Graduate from an accredited university.
• 1–3 years of experience in Finance/Accounts Receivable.
• Basic understanding of Finance & Accounting, particularly AR processes.
• Working knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Degree specialization in Finance, Accounting, BMS, or BBS.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in AR or Trade Operations.

Key Competencies

• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively, influence, and recommend improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset with a drive for process excellence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.