Assistant Manager - Billing MDM & Analytics

About the Company

Novel Jewels, an Aditya Birla Group company, is into premium jewellery segment.

The Aditya Birla Group, a global conglomerate in the Fortune 500, operates across diverse sectors such as metals, telecom, financial services, and renewable energy, with over 140,000 employees worldwide. Over 50% of its revenue comes from international operations across 36 countries. With a history of responsible business practices, the Group aims to expand its footprint in India's jewellery market, which contributes significantly to the country's GDP and exports. Given the industry's predominance of small, family-owned businesses, the Group sees potential for developing large-scale jewellery retail brands. The venture will leverage the Group's expertise in luxury retail, operational capabilities, and trust, with plans to diversify the offering once a viable business model is established.

Candidates only from Retail or Jewelry only must apply.

About the Role

Billing & MDM, Analytics - Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs):

Responsibilities

• Billing & Invoice Management
• Oversee end-to-end P2P billing operations for procurement, including validation, processing, and reconciliation of vendor invoices.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams (finance, AP, procurement) to ensure timely and accurate invoice approvals and payments.
• Resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, GRNs (Goods Receipt Notes), and invoices.
• Quarterly Reconciliation of all vendors.

• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Manage and maintain the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of master data (vendors, materials, services, tax codes, GL codes).
• Ensure adherence to data governance policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for MDM.
• Collaborate with IT and procurement teams to improve data structures, taxonomy, and master data platforms (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).

• Procurement Analytics & Reporting
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor procurement KPIs (e.g., spend analysis, PO compliance, vendor performance, invoice cycle time).
• Perform trend analysis and provide data-driven insights to support strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives.
• Generate MIS reports for leadership, highlighting key metrics, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.

• Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in billing and MDM processes using tools like RPA, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, reduce cycle time, and eliminate manual interventions.

• Compliance & Audit
• Ensure all billing and data management practices comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and statutory regulations (GST, TDS, etc.).
• Prepare data and documentation for internal/external audits related to procurement and payments.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
• Act as a liaison between vendors, procurement operations, and finance to ensure smooth resolution of issues.
• Train vendors and internal users on billing protocols and master data standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, or Computer Science
• MBA/PGDM in Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (Preferred)

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of procurement and billing processes
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft 365)
• Hands-on experience with data management tools and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Excel VBA)
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills