Credit & Collections Analyst

Our Global OTC Operations Team is part of our Global Finance Organization, with team members in Dublin and California, the Global OTC Operations Team has responsibility and audit & SOX compliance accountability for all activities related to Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit and Collections Management. The team also provides oversight to the transactional execution of OTC business processes and facilitates OTC Governance Forums across all levels of the organisation. The OTC Operations Team also has a focus on driving continuous process analysis and improvement to deliver efficiencies and scale in support of ongoing business growth.

SUMMARY

Based in Ireland, this role reports to the Associate Director - Order to Cash Finance Operations, and supports our Global OTC Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Credit & Collections Activities

• Regular reviews of debtors with relevant stakeholders to agree follow up steps
• Identify and elevate any issues that may impede payment, implement action plans which ensure timely collection of debts
• Work with cross functional colleagues to resolve outstanding queries.
• Completing Cash Application for all customer payments, using a mix of automated and manual processes, ensuring these are completed in a timely manner and to period close deadlines.
• Investigating and resolving queries in an efficient and timely manner

Period Close & AR Reporting Activities

• Assist with timely Month End AR Ledger Close / Month End Close
• Perform Weekly/Monthly Reconciliations
• Support the year-end financial statement audit process and the SOX audit process.

Continuous Improvement Activities

• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient manner
• Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on errors and causes of errors while managing the quality and development of financial accounts, systems, and processes
• Support project and continuous improvement tasks as required

General

• Assist with ad-hoc OTC Global Operations activities
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed

EDUCATION

• European language desired
• University degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Proficiency in PC skills (particularly Word and Excel)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once
• Experience and knowledge of Accounts Receivable is preferred
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative to make decisions based on own research.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland