Finance Specialist

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Cash Collections - Finance Specialist

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Cash Collections team is part of the Global Finance Success and Global Finance Infrastructure and is responsible for collecting all accounts receivables. The focus is to reduce the collections cycle (DSO - Days Sales Outstanding) and improve the free cash flow of SAP. The Cash Collections Team has several tools and standardized processes.

Collections has close contact with internal and external customers: END-Customers & Partners Ecosystem, Sales, Office of CFO, Marketing, Accounts Payable, Record2Report, Accounting, Controlling, and other key stakeholders within the organization.

The Cash Collections Operations Specialist executes operational tasks to support operations beyond its own area of responsibility, including specialized activities that meet accounting and financial reporting requirements resulting from legal obligations or SAP internal global policies. The Cash Collections Operations Specialist has additional responsibilities and broad knowledge of standard processes and related transactions.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The Cash Collections Operations Specialist will take care of:

1. Follow-up and collections management of all accounts receivables (AR) of open invoices not due and overdue.
2. Proactive inbound and outbound calls to END-Customers & Partners Ecosystem to guarantee timely collections of AR.
3. Investigation, analysis, and problem-solving of open invoice discrepancies.
4. Fixed collections management of customer’s portfolio.
5. Sending account statements to END-Customers & Partners Ecosystem and replying to inquiries about open invoices.
6. Adhering to standard processes and cash collections tools.
7. Preparation, execution, and monitoring of period close activities.
8. Ensuring accuracy in financial records through proper execution of operational tasks.
9. Monitoring and Reporting relevant to the end-to-end Finance processes.
10. Preparation of period closing (monthly and quarterly end) duties.
11. Advanced Monitoring and Reporting.
12. Other relevant activities.

SKILLS

1. Problem-solving.
2. Finance & Administration + Accounting knowledge.
3. Customer centricity.
4. Great interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
5. Ability to work under pressure and be goal-oriented.
6. IT Principles & data Security.
7. Engagement and teamwork.
8. Analytical skills.
9. Organized and positive attitude.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience working within a finance-related field.

Working experience within a Shared Service Centre.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's or master’s degree in administration, Accounting, Economics or related fields.

Fluent written and spoken English skills; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requisition ID: 412174 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.