Sr Specialist Credit Control Emerging Markets Central

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Credit Control is a key role in the organization, he/she ensures the implementation of the internal controls and safeguarding the business process in a risk-free environment in terms of receivables management, cash collection and trade investment. Key Responsibilities: Credit block and release on SAP Credit limit implementation and monitoring as per the authorization matrix and global credit policy Customer validation as per the global policy and creation on SAP Review and posting of the financial Credit Notes Review and monitor customer credit terms and credit facilities Clearing of the posted payments with the invoices on SAP Coordinate with Sales to resolve disputed payments Reconciliation of the AR balances with the customers Management of the customer master data in SAP Support the sales team in their negotiation with the customers in the finance related topics by sharing relevant guidance in adherence with the adidas global policies Ensure timely follow-up with customers on due payments Send regular reminders to delinquent customers Align with the legal department for the bad debt legal cases Manage trade term uploads and follow-up activities Close interaction with customer service to enable business continuity Follow up with the customer service on the export documentation Review accounts receivables allowances on monthly basis and ensure that we are in compliance with GFM policy. Understanding of the bad debt provision month end closing task and covering for line manager when necessary Understanding of the return provision posting month end closing task and covering for line manager when necessary Preparation of the statement of account for the customers Follow up with sales on contracts and Trade term signature. Respond to ad-hoc customer requests Adheres to internal and external deadlines. Support both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits. Perform other Accounts Receivable and Credit Control-related tasks as required Personnel: Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Analytical and problem-solving mindset. Results-oriented with a high sense of ownership. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Team player with a proactive attitude. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Controlling: Reporting Accuracy and meeting deadlines. Compliance with the global policies in term of AR, Credit management and Trade terms granted to the customers. Key Relationships: Customers, Finance, Sales, Customer service, Banks & auditors. KPIs: DSO and overdue Aging balance Timely and accurate AR accounting & reporting Ensuring the security of the receivables Trade term compliance Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: University degree in business with corporate finance, Audit or accounting focus. Functional: > 3 - 4 years’ experience. Industry: ideally apparel/fashion/shoes or FMCG. IT Skills: Outlook: Good Word: Good Excel: Advanced PowerPoint: Good SAP: Advanced Language Skills: English: Native writing and speaking skill Received by (Name, signature): __________________ __________________ Effective (date):