This role is based in Gurgaon, India and Shift timings are 7:30P.M IST to 4:30A.M IST.
Finance Shared Services / Permanent Criteo is looking for a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 5+ years in Collection eventually complemented with Account Receivable experience.
The candidate will be responsible for tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues and document weekly aging reports in a timely manner. Also, the candidate must be able to produce best in class results with limited direct oversight.
The candidate will build strong relationship with the largest clients and agencies, understand their internal processes and expectations, to ensure a smooth interactions and avoid disputes as much as possible.
The candidate should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator, both written and verbally over the phone, as he or she will frequently deal with higher levels of management.
The candidate must have knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in MS Office especially Excel. Prior experience with SAP and BRIM is a plus.
Responsibilities:
Proactively follow up with large clients to ensure timely payments while maintaining positive relationships.
Implement effective follow-up processes for overdue invoices.
Deliver excellent level of service to large clients which includes accommodating non-standard requests, leading monthly reconciliation calls, etc.
Collaborate with internal teams (sales, AS, agency teams) to ensure strong client relationship and all relevant teams have visibility into account status/issues
Become familiar with known billing requirements and any agency agreements to ensure accuracy of billing and timely collections
Maintain and update client contacts when appropriate
Use high analytical skills to identify payment terms trends, discrepancies, and risks as part of know your customer approach
Understand customer behavior and anticipate/escalate accounts timely for review/pausing when applicable
Conduct account research and analysis by leveraging relevant systems
Prepare and maintain various reports using Power BI, SAP BRIM, excel, etc.
Tailor manual/customized dunning emails for our largest clients
Maintain accurate aging reports/account statuses within the collections tool
Reconcile A/R against customer payables, audit payments to ensure accurate statement of account
Leverage internal finance and commercial contacts to resolve outstanding issues preventing/delaying payment
Maintain dispute management process on related items
Develop and execute strategies to reduce the average collection period (DSO)
Leverage conflict resolution abilities to negotiate customer settlements and payment plans with the appropriate approval authority
Recommend accounts receivable for placement with third party collection agencies - where applicable
Properly identify, substantiate, and manage credit balances - where applicable
Ensure accuracy of write-offs and settlements - where applicable
Manage and upload invoices into 3rd party platform when necessary
Understand and become familiar enough with account set-up and billing to educate sales on the correct process when issues arise and corrective action is required
Identify and escalate the necessary process adjustments.
Metrics:
Meet individual cash collection targets as designated by management.
Maintain overdue accounts within acceptable thresholds.
Address and resolve client requests impacting payments within agreed service levels.
Who You Are:
High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in finance or business is a plus.
5+ years of experience in collections or accounts receivable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English). You know how to communicate articulately and efficiently with other people within and outside the company
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. Experience with SAP / BRIM / Salesforce is a plus.
Knowledge of accounting principles
Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-focused / customer service mindset
Ability to manage escalations effectively with limited help
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment fostering positive working relationships
Commitment to fostering a quality-driven, inclusive workplace culture.