Job Description
Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German SpeakerLocation: Frimley, SurreyFunction: EMEA Shared Service CentreHere at SC Johnson Ltd, we have an opportunity for someone who wants start or build their career as an AR Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker inour team based in Frimley. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract and in return you will receive a competitive salary.Our EMEA Shared Service Centre based in the UK has around 230 people across 3 different functions - Finance, Credit & Collections and Supply Chain. We support over 20 countries and speak around 35 different languages.
The SSC is just one of 5 different SCJ businesses based at the Frimley site.SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us.
But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.About the Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker role:This role works within the Customer Financial Services department (Credit Control) to improve SCJ's financial performance by managing collections and credit management operations, reducing open deductions, speeding up validation of claims and ensuring accurate allocation of invoices to correct accrual; all in line with departmental KPIs targets. This role will support Germany.Key responsibilities of our Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker:This role assumes responsibility of managing the credit risk for a portfolio of customer accounts on behalf of EMEA region. It requires a strong ability to make credit decisions within the DOA framework, to work independently as well as collaboratively cross functionally, to proactively chase Receivable items & process incoming claims.
It will require to take ownership of customer's credit and ledger issues and escalate as and when necessary. The role also requires a clear understanding and adherence to internal and external controls as well as identifying opportunities through Lean mindset in view of maximising efficiency.Developing, maintaining and improving relationships with internal and external customers to ensure timely cash receipt, allocation and query resolutionManaging the customer rebates and promotional invoices, ensuring customers invoices are validated with the accruals tracker and processed in a timely mannerConducting thorough investigation of price and logistics claimsManaging the creation of long-term agreements, avoiding non-approved expenditureMonthly reconciliation of the subsystem (TSM) to SAP GL accounts and month end reportingPrevious experience / knowledge required of our Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker:Fluent in German and English both written and verbalGood experience in an accounting environment or accounts receivablePrevious experience in Business to Business claims within a service center or a back-office environment.Strong Excel skills with good analytical and numerical skillsCompetencies, behaviors and aptitudes required of our Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker:Good attention to detail and be process improvement orientated (Lean mindset)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to working in a fast paced, changing environmentStrong team player with strong Proactivity and Personal OwnershipWhat we can offer our Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker:Competitive pay & great working environmentFlexible starting and finishing times33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countriesShuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging Points, Cycle to Work SchemeFree onsite Gym with free classesThis position is not available for relocation and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application.If you feel you have what it takes to become our Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker, then please click ‘apply' now!TPBN1_UKTJ