Credit & Collections / Accounts Receivable Expert

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Credit & Collections / Accounts Receivable Expert

This is great opportunity to be a part of exciting project and drive transformation in the Company to ensure that internal customers around the world are getting the Best-in-class level of service.

As Credit & Collections / Accounts Receivable Expert you will be reporting to AR & CM Manager in the GBS O2C team based in Poland. As a candidate you should have excellent language skills and an international mindset.

Our offer includes:

•     A competitive pay (together with annual bonus) and an attractive benefits package including medical care, Multisport card, life insurance, pension plan
•     Ambitious goal to set up new Global Business Center
•     Complex environment of working with multiple stakeholders, professional support and possibility to share knowledge and best practices
•     On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally
•     Wide variety of projects and tasks, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them
•     Dynamic and innovative spirit with a constant quest to do things better
•     Flexible working conditions
•     Modern office in a convenient location

As Credit & Collections / Accounts Receivable Expert you will be responsible for:

• Support AR & CM Manager in knowledge transfer
• Continuous improvement and process standardisation
• JSOX controls and compliance
• Maintain a high level of service with all business partners

Main tasks:

• Close cooperation with knowledge holders to ensure smooth knowledge capture and transfer
• Good understanding of OTC finance scope in order to propose changes in procedures/SOP
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and  standardization of processes
• Participate in process modification/automation and testing (e.g. SAP, bank platforms, other tools)
• Support management team in ad hoc queries/information requests
• Assist in fulfilling the requirements of internal & external audits
• Ensure compliance with all company accounting policies & internal control
• Other ad hoc tasks

 Professionals skills

We are looking for Credit & Collections / Accounts Receivable Expert with the right mind-set, preferably with experience in a multi-county environment and minimum 2 years as AR or Credit Control. A Bachelor/Master Degree in Finance is preferred but not a requirement.

Language:  Excellent English in both written and oral. Additional language will be an asset

IT-experience: Good understanding of IT systems in general (familiar with SAP is an advantage).

Personal Skills

• Persistence and 'can do' attitude
• Good knowledge of trade finance collaterals (e.g. letter of credit, bank guarantee, promissory notes, etc.)
• Customer risk assessment & Credit analysis
• Openness for new challenges and support in developing new global business services structures  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain professional under pressure
• Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy and good analytical skills
• Strong team player
• Good in working independently and creating an overview and structure of the tasks