Credit and Collection Lead

Job title:

Credit and Collection Lead

Company

AbbVie

Job description

Company DescriptionAbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at .Follow @abbvie on , , , and .Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization was established as one of the key elements of new operating model for AbbVie to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for all affiliates and business units. The FSS center for EMEA region is based in Krakow, Poland and is serving as a chief accounting and controllership function for all affiliates and manufacturing plants in the region, providing support in US GAAP accounting, tax and statutory compliance and reporting and in selected FP&A and order to cash processes. The center was established in 2013.Job DescriptionIf you want to be a difference maker our people are waiting. See the difference you can make at AbbVie.We are now recruiting for a Credit and Collection Analyst to join our award winning Credit and Collections team in Cracow, Poland on a full-time, permanent basis to work in a hybrid setting. The Credit and Collections team is responsible for credit management and customer collections for selected countries in EMEA. In this role you will be responsible for order release, data and forms completion supporting credit limit reviews, collections, accounts receivable aging analysis, bad debt reserve data preparation, ad hoc and standard reports, customer master data updates, support and data preparation for audit.In this role you will have an opportunity to work independently in an international environment as part of the Financial Shared Services division.Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization was established as one of the key elements of the new operating model for AbbVie to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for all affiliates and business units. The FSS center for EMEA region is based in Krakow, Poland and is serving as a chief accounting and controllership function for all affiliates and manufacturing plants in the region, providing support in USGAAP accounting, tax and statutory compliance and reporting and in selected FP&A and order to cash processes.If great benefits, a defined career path, and work-life balance are important in your next career move, then read on to find out more.Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate Customer Credit (Approve/Revise Credit Limits): ad-hoc and annual process
• Review and release order (credit) in line with policy/local procedures and delegations
• Manage customer collections: timely and accurate review of open items (debit and credit balances), contact customer according to local requirements and habits to ensure timely collection and build strong relationship, dunning procedure, manage disputes and refunds
• Evaluate Bad Debt Provisions on a quarterly basis in-line with closing calendar.
• Prepare AR Ledger Review for affiliate Finance Directors, including but not limited to aging analysis and actions required to ensure timely customer payments, propose solutions and request support if needed
• Maintain Customer Master Data such as contact details and bank data, update of risk classes, check rules and direct debit information
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support internal control requirements under regulated environment
• Propose and implement initiatives aimed to improve efficiency and quality of the process
• Share experience and knowledge between Affiliates to improve processes and implement ideas
• Develop strong working relationship with the Affiliates and BPO partner, FSS Team and other stakeholders
• Serve as the key contact relating to all Credit & Collection activities for the affiliate or cluster of affiliates
• Operate independently within defined scope of responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Assist in audit preparation and all other projects assigned

QualificationsQualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting at minimum, preferably a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Credit and collections area
• Fluency (oral and written) in English, other European language will be an asset
• Knowledge about collection tools and risk mitigations
• Credit Analysis experience – required
• Cash Management experience – desirable
• Experience working with ERP system is required
• Advanced excel skills are required
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management and external parties
• Individual must be self-motivated with great follow-up skills and be able to work independently
• Excellent stakeholder management skills are required
• Ownership and strong drive for independent tasks execution
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills
• Experience in pharma industry would be an asset
• Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and drive for excellence, experience with continuous improvements projects would be an asset

We offer:

• Chance to become a part of dynamically growing biopharmaceutical company.
• Friendly organizational culture.
• Hybrid working model (3 days from office, 2 days from home)
• Training opportunities and professional development.
• Flexible working hours and additional days off (AbbVie Days)
• Charity initiatives incl. Week of possibilities – days of employee volunteering
• Extensive benefits package (Multisport, private medical care and life insurance)
• Commuting allowance
• Attractive annual bonus
• Employee referral program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Company Social Benefits Fund (co-funding of cultural, educational and leisure activities, rehabilitation classes or psychological consultations for employees and their family).
• Wellness initiatives – global events promoting work-life balance, physical and mental well-being.

So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join AbbVie!Additional InformationAbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visitUS & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

Expected salary

Location

Westport, Co Mayo

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 06:17:20 GMT

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