GAR (Global Accts Rec) is looking for a proactive customer and people centric Finance Leader to support the Cash application process. The role will involve working with the team to ensure the timely and accurate application of payments received to customer accounts. This role requires excellent communication meticulous attention to detail and practical skills. You must ensure that all company policies is adhered to and that duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and stakeholders
Key job responsibilities
Be an expert in the cash application processes
Providing guidance and expertise to the team using industry best-practices and expertise
Prepare reporting on cash movements month end reporting ad hoc reporting and other requests
Support creation and implementation of strategies to increase the percentage of timely payment application
Analyzing data to help uncover patterns root cause or opportunities and organize into compelling business cases for AR optimization and performance improvement
Reporting on progress of the Cash Application function to senior leadership by contributing and actively participating in the Monthly Business Review process
Implement team goals or objectives supervise train and guide team members.
Communicate internally or externally to identify issues and propose solutions for long term sustainability of processes
Willing to create and implement standard operating procedures quality guidelines and process workflows
Management Responsibilities
Develop a plan for cross training work shadowing and rotation of responsibilities within team.
Leading and developing a team of collection analysts including participating in Recruitment & Selection processes training and employee development
Managing group workload establishing priorities and performing regular audits to ensure existing policies and procedures are followed
Managing annual performance targets creating and monitoring appropriate performance metrics
Act as an escalation point in resolving complex outstanding issues with internal and external stakeholders
- Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Studies or other related areas
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all Cash Applications processes including
- oCash Processing and Reconciliation
- oQuery Resolution
- 6 years of experience in Accounts Receivables with at least 2 years of people management and Cash application experience
- Demonstrate ability to lead diverse talent within a team work cross-functionally and build consensus on difficult issues
- Excellent negotiation interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience in driving process improvements and operational efficiency projects
- 2 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Post-graduation or a Masters Degree Accounting/Finance or a related field
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