Description & Requirements
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JOB PURPOSE/MISSION/SUMMARY:
The Collections Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of collections activity, including cash collection, account management, customer relations, and credit control. This role ensures timely payment of invoices, compliance with internal controls, and achievement of debt and cash targets. Strong relationship-building skills with customers, in-country teams, and internal billing and query teams are essential.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Primary Responsibilities:
Analyze, reconcile, and collect a large portfolio of customer accounts to minimize past-due balances.
Make outbound contacts with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices.
Implement account administration, reconciliation, and account analysis.
Manage credit and account activities, monitor payment patterns, and apply corrective measures when necessary.
Ensure debt and cash targets are met on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Maintain clean and reconciled ledgers.
Ensure compliance with Sarbox and internal controls.
Support implementation and maintenance of robotic process automation.
Key Deliverables:
Timely and accurate collections.
Compliance with audit and documentation standards.
Achievement of cash and debt reduction targets.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Skills / Competencies:
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills (written and verbal English).
Results-driven and adaptable to changing environments.
Familiarity with ERP systems and computer literacy.
Behavior
Proactive and Empowered
Thinks ahead and anticipates actions
Self-motivated to enhance and simplify programs, processes, and experiences
Take actions based on observed needs without waiting for direction
Creative
Moves with speed and urgency to actively address the needs of the business
Innovates to do things differently, more simply and effectively
Pivots quickly to address unanticipated obstacles
Accountable
Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions
Acknowledges and learns from experience
Collaborative
Inclusive of others to reach the best solution
Shares information and success with others
Expands understanding by seeking other's perspectives
Customer-focused
Moves decisively to solve customer and business challenges
Acts with passion and conviction in interactions with customers, partners, and colleagues
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.
Experience: 1-3 years of accounts receivable, or similar finance roles.
Certifications: Not applicable.