Key Responsibilities Credit & Risk Management
- Support credit decisions within policies guidelines and authority limits, including the establishment and ongoing management of customer credit limits.
- Perform in-depth analysis of customer nancial statements and risk proles to assess creditworthiness and exposure.
- Partner with Commercial teams to support order management, resolve credit holds, and balance risk with business growth objectives.
- Participate in monthly Credit Committee meetings; prepare materials, facilitate discussion, and document outcomes.
- Maintain and continuously optimize customer risk ratings, bad debt analysis, and credit policy adherence.
- Evaluate, manage, and optimize credit insurance coverage in collaboration with insurance providers.
- Proactively identify emerging credit risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Cash Forecasting & Working Capital
- Prepare accurate cash budgets and rolling cash forecasts; analyze and clearly explain variances versus actuals.
- Lead Cash-In / Cash-Out (CICO) analysis and reporting, including liquidity and cash ow drivers.
- Partner with stakeholders to implement initiatives that improve cash conversion cycles and reduce receivables.
- Own reporting of cash actuals, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to Finance leadership.
- Drive achievement of cash collection and DSO targets across assigned markets.
Customer Collections & Business Partnering
- Manage end-to-end collections processes, including reminders, follow-ups, and customer engagement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to resolve disputes, align on payment expectations, and improve collection outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial teams to investigate and resolve pricing and A&P deduction issues.
- Ensure accurate allocation of receipts, timely reconciliations, and transparent customer account status reporting.
Accounting, Controls & Compliance
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals and intercompany netting entries, in JDE (E1).
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support statutory and internal audits by providing documentation, analysis, and audit responses.
- Maintain intercompany accounts and support consolidation and reporting requirements.
- Review AR Aging reports, including intercompany positions, and provide insightful commentary to management.
- Support Travel & Expense (T&E) processes, audits, reporting, and employee onboarding.
Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver timely reporting of KPI, DSO, and other performance measures using available nancial systems and tools.
- Leverage data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and system usage; propose and implement improvements.
- Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for credit, cash, and accounting procedures.
Qualications & Experience Education
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related eld required
- MBA, or equivalent professional certication preferred
Experience
- 3-5+ years of progressive experience in nance, accounting, credit, or cash management roles
- Strong experience analyzing nancial statements, managing credit risk, and driving cash ow improvements
- Solid understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and experience supporting audits
- Proven ability to work effectively in a regional or matrixed organization
Technical & Professional Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including nancial modeling and data analysis
- Experience with ERP systems (JDE/E1 preferred), exposure to reporting or BI tools a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to diverse stakeholders
- High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with sound professional judgment
Job Posting End Date: 2026-04-30
Target Hire Date: 2026-04-30
Target End Date: 2026-05-01
|