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Job Description:
#LI-Hybrid
Analyst, GFO, Collections (fixed term contract)
You will report to the EMEA Collections Supervisor based in Dow Jones London Office, UK and would cover some countries within the EMEA Region. The role is hybrid.
About the job
As part of our busy EMEA Credit Control Team, we are looking for a candidate with collections or customer service experience, who is a quick learner and can adapt rapidly in a very friendly but busy environment.
You will be responsible for all aspects relating to the ledger including countries from the EMEA region by taking full ownership of your assigned accounts.
Our Collections Team believes teamwork and developing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is the key to success.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Apply collections strategies to reduce the overall DSO while collecting all past due invoices.
Build customer relationships through phone calls and emails to establish good communication and anticipate any risk of late payment or disputes.
Maintain client confidentiality and delivering a consistent and professional level of customer service at all times
Build and maintaining strong relationships with all internal stakeholders such as Sales, Dispute, Billing, AR, Customer Service Teams to ensure issues and queries are addressed and resolved
Identify and reporting any potential risk as early on as possible related to specific client, industry, country, regions or else to your Collections Supervisor
Maintain regular detailed notes and client information in our Collections tool
Inform sales representatives and Collections Supervisor of significant changes in account status in a timely and professional manner
Act in compliance with the company and Team policies, goals, and procedures, along with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX Compliance) requirements.
Work to meet the monthly forecasting and cash collections targets in a very transparent and timely manner.
Identify and recommending opportunities for improvement in existing procedures and processes along with recommending relevant solutions and/or strategies for identified problematic customers or regions
Work closely with our Accounts Receivables Team (AR) to ensure timely and accurate allocation of cash received.
Provide support and analysis for special projects or reporting, as required by Management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Minimum 1-2 years experience in a busy credit control department
SAP knowledge preferred but not essential,
Good Excel skills
Good analytical ability
Delivering under pressure and meeting deadlines
Well organised and able to manage priorities
Flexible and adaptive approach
Excellent communication skills
Good team player
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Business Area: Dow Jones - Finance
Job Category: Finance
Union Status:
Non-Union role
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Req ID: 39445
