German Account Receivable Associate

Responsibilities

Master Data/Billing & Invoicing

First point of contact for customer inquiries re customer master data in SAP ERP system
Co-ordinate initiation and validation of O2C master data requests
Complete master data process using enablers and SAP
Run SOX and other controls to ensure data quality
Manage and implement all changes to master data
Continue to enhance procedures to further improve and achieve best practice
Serve as subject matter expert and “go to” person for all aspects of customer master data.
Understands, advises and reports master data implications and consequences to the organisation

Credit/Billing/Collection

Analyse customer ageing through FSCM in order to analyse collections priorities
Answer customers inquiries on invoices disputes
Enter customer disputes in FSCM
Calls/mail customers to collect using market best practices
Run A/R reports for management
Run billing process and ensure invoices are sent to customers on timeBasic Qualifications
Graduate or a minimum of 1 years financial experience on credit and collections in a multinational/SSC
Fluent in English + GermanAdditional Skills/Preferences
Must demonstrate strong telephone communication skills with ability to influence and negotiate
Sound understanding of the concepts, processes and techniques that underpin best practice across a range of credit environment.
Self Starter.
Willingness to learn in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail (right first time attitude)
Capable of problem solving.
Work well under pressure
Proficient with Microsoft Office software (EXCEL, WORD, etc.)
SAP experience an advantage
Ability to develop good relationships with various levels of personnel in Lilly’s Financial organization, Affiliate organization, third party service providers, and external auditors

Salary: up to 30K

German Account Receivable Associate Fixed Term Contract