Job Details:
The Collection Team is the main driver to collect payments before or on due date in order to contribute to Ericsson's cash flow. The responsibility is to continuously follow up on resolution of collection issues/disputes with both internal stakeholders and the customer. All collection activities aim to ensure that outstanding invoices are paid in time and future business is not jeopardized.
Specific Responsibility
*.Lead the Collector (Capital efficiency) regional team with primary focus on conversion of invoicing into cash and AR reconciliation; use existing resources effectively to achieve this goal.
Generic responsibilities
*.Regional responsibility to drive AR collection and resolve blocking issues to secure due AR elimination is performed and reflected in the system according to Ericsson's finance directives, global ways of working and global process instructions. Ensure that the organization is tailored to fit Region/Customer unit specific characteristics/needs - perform the necessary investigation by Customer unit/Key Account to determine most appropriate focus to give effective result.
*.Identify internal & external process flow weaknesses & improve speed of collection. Explore and develop tools, systems, methods to improve the collection process.
*.Identify opportunities for and drive improved cash collection & provide feedback and support to internal stakeholders for improvement.
*.Overall responsible for regular pre-collection meetings internally and with customers to proactively resolve any collection and/or A/R management issues (including related LC/currency/regulatory issues).
*.Support resolution of disputes.
*.Secure a professional and positive customer interface in invoicing, payment/collection administration including A/R reconciliation.
*.Responsible for coordination of collectors within Region. Provide guidance and training for the effectiveness and efficiency of Collectors.
*.Implement proactive cash collection solution into selected Customer Units/Key Accounts.
*.Responsible for coordination with and collection support.
*.Interface towards Group Treasury and EFC including implementation of process changes as well as escalation of issues and local requirements.
*.Provide input to Region's cash flow forecasting and interface towards Business Finance and Company Control.
*.Deliver on Customer Unit & Regional cash collection targets & support Order to Cash reduction program.
Qualifications
*.Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business/ Engineering or Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Experience
*.Having at least 5+ years’ experience in leadership/managerial level, preferably in the area of Finance and/or customer facing function.
*.Solid understanding of commercial / contractual / credit management / working capital fundamentals
*.Good understanding of Financial Models and Business processes
*.English proficiency in verbal and written communication is a must, local languages a plus
Technical Competence:
*.MS Office Applications
*.Strong in Financial / Business Information Systems (ECON/BW/SAP)...
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