Job Description
C2C Team is part of mature APAC organisation who works directly with our internal & external customers to ensure monthly forecasts and metrics are achieved. The Organisation is focused and committed to providing best practice in all areas of credit and collections. We are looking for a Collections Specialist responsible for collections activities of IA/PA business responsibilities will included but not limited to implementation of global policies and procedures, payment terms reviews, co coordinating risk assessments, driving collections activities to facilitate a high level of cash flow and minimise levels of overdue and bad debts whilst maintaining balanced credit risk across all accounts which fall in line company policy & procedures.
A proven track record within Credit & Collections will be required to join an established and very effective team.
The responsibilities of the C2C Collections Specialist
Achieve collection targets
Prepare and coordinate weekly/monthly forecasting process
Facilitate / Assist or participate in cross functional reviews - Cash Calls
Assist with timely resolution of unapplied (UAC) / unidentified cash cases
Ensure payment receipts are allocated correctly
Control Past Due AR level & AFDA (>180days) within targets
Credit Control
Resolve disputes / delays / other issues by cross-functional co-ordination
Reconcile AR invoices with customers each month to ensure minimal past due
Review & release of daily sales orders on hold in SAP
Timely escalate collection issues and find mitigation
Timely communication to customers on credit holds
Identify high risk accounts & take appropriate actions to achieve related targets
Identify and recommend 3rd party collection agency and legal matters.
Keep updated on industry trends & movements
Timely and accurate updating of HRC (AR collection tool)
Management reporting
Assist with submissions for relevant LOB cash reviews at local and global level
Address adhoc queries and provide the required information
Review delinquent accounts on regular basis to determine root cause and report opportunity for improvement
Executives connect with key customers and 2 nd level escalation point
Maintain communication with key internal customer’s
Act as an escalation level to influence collections
Build relationship with relevant business partners to ensure smooth co operation between C2C and the business
Personally visit the largest customers to continue relations and improve payment habits
Support C2C Leaders
Credit control activities
Digitisation / process improvement initiatives
Month end closing activities
Assist with External & Internal audit queries
Assist with internal training course on C2C policies and process
Key Success Factors
Exceptional service to the business
Deliver process changes within the set timeframes
Strong financial controls
Skills Required/Sought
Excellent conflict management skills
Excellent English oral and written communications skills
Attention to detail
Ability to deal tactfully, confidentially, and ethically with both internal & external customers
Process orientated with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Microsoft excel working knowledge – pivot tables, graphs, formulas
Ability to multi-task at different levels
Team Player
Experience / Qualifications
Degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline
Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and financial analysis skills
Basic understanding of the importance of process oriented & metric driven operations/functions
