Finance Executive - Shared Service Center
We are looking for that energetic individual who can join Colombo Shared Service Center and move with Michelin mobility journey.
- Are you GOOD AT working with PEOPLE & PROCESSES?
- Can you COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY?
- Are you a TEAM PLAYER with a high level of learning agility and COMMON SENSE?
- Can you TAKE THE CHALLENGE of managing a portfolio of International Customer Base whilst working COLLABORATIVELY?
Purpose of the Position
As a member of the credit & collection team of CBS Colombo, the Finance Executive performs collection activities via proactive and efficient customer communications . Also, performs a variety of duties related to the credit function while providing periodic reports to Camso Michelin Legal entities in a timely and accurate manner.
What we expect from you
- Close involvement in collection activities – from setting up customers to credit and shipment releases, to collections and cash application.
- Adopt and adapt to internal control requirements while keeping records of performances.
- Maintain AR Customer credit files and records (with customer master data, initial and periodic credit review data, executed terms of sales, and any relevant commercial agreements).
- Review customer accounts and Accounts receivable aging – to identify credit risk and establish follow-up priorities.
- Engage in daily communications with customers to carry out collection activity on assigned accounts, meeting collection targets , reducing overdues in order to support DSO performance level.
- Accelerate dispute resolution process to actively work to recover debts owed to the company.
- Review, resolve, and release credit holds on customer shipments, whilst coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing collection agency relationships (where applicable).
- Negotiate payment agreements with delinquent customers and follow up closely to ensure recovery.
- Complete daily/month-end cash application and suspense clearing activities. Investigate and resolve customer queries in a timely manner, prepare weekly/monthly metrics, and carry out month-end closing activities.
- Provide periodic Accounts receivable data to legal entities and SSC line managers for credit reviews and data extraction to the Business Intelligence team.
- Assist in the preparation of year-end schedules while facilitating audit requirements.
- Ability to work in a different shift during month-end, special projects as per business requirement.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University;
- Part qualification in CIMA (UK), ACCA (UK)/CA (SL);
- 2 – 3 years of relevant experience at least in one sub-function in finance;
- Relevant experience relating to Credit risk management would be an advantage;
- Experience in ERP system, preferably SAP (FI, SD) is a key requirement;
- Ability to work in different shifts (UK/USA) will be an added advantage;
- Proficient in using MS Office applications mainly in Excel;
- Experience in Internal Controls would be essential;
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required.
How you would stand out
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage various work assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail; pride in accuracy.
- Highly motivated, goal-driven, and organized.
- Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with customers and employees.
- Must possess good Teamwork and Collaboration .
- Energetic personality with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take ownership .
- Ability to improve efficiency and innovate processes is key.
The Shared Service Center in Colombo includes over 80 achievers, authentic and industrious people from different backgrounds. In this role, you collaborate closely with your team members, senior management, and a variety of stakeholders in Michelin Group Entities.
Michelin Lanka is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Non-discrimination is a non-negotiable cornerstone of Michelin's diversity and inclusion policy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr