Credit & Collections Supervisor
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Job Summary
The Credit & Collections Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating teams across credit collections and cash receipt within the Order-to-Cash process. This role ensures financial integrity optimizes cash flow supervises accounts receivable and credit order management and guarantees compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The position combines operational leadership financial analysis and stakeholder management to drive exceptional results and support Ecolabs service mission.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise credit collections and cash application teams ensuring compliance with divisional guidelines and SLA commitments.
Manage the Trade Accounts Receivable portfolio monitor trends accelerate cash flow and identify process improvements.
Review and resolve order blocks in the credit queue collaborating with sales and finance teams on critical decisions.
Coordinate monthly quarterly and annual closing processes including reconciliations of cash and AR Reconciliations.
Monitor DSO Past Due Customer Aging and report performance metrics (KPIs) related to credit collections and cash receipt.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives automation projects and system transitions or enhancements.
Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders (sales finance treasury accounting).
Oversee admin responsibilities for the team: vacation planning absences overtime recruiting onboarding and talent development.
Ensure effectiveness of internal controls (including SOX) and support internal/external audits.
Prepare Dashboards and present productivity metrics and qualitative analysis to senior leadership.
Create an environment of accountability collaboration and results orientation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.
5 years of experience in credit collections finance or general accounting.
3 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
Advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with JDE SAP (required) Syspro Oracle Power BI and other credit/collections systems.
Background in Shared Services environments.
Strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing cross-functional projects in finance.
Green Belt/Black Belt certification or knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact across all organizational levels.
Desired Attributes
Detail-oriented and data-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
Customer service mindset to enhance satisfaction.
Team player capable of collaborating cross-functionally.
Commitment to sustainability compliance and safety.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.