Financial Analyst -I-AR

Description

GAR (Global Accts Rec) is looking for a proactive, customer and people centric Finance Team Leader to support the Cash application process. The role will involve working with the team to ensure the timely and accurate application of payments received to customer accounts. This role requires excellent communication, meticulous attention to detail and practical skills. You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to and that duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and stakeholders

Key job responsibilities
• Be an expert in the cash application processes such as unapplied and unidentified cash management.
• Providing guidance and expertise to the team using industry best practices and expertise
• Prepare reporting on cash movements, month end reporting, ad hoc reporting and other requests
• Support creation and implementation of strategies to increase the percentage of timely payment application
• Analyzing data to help uncover patterns, root cause, or opportunities and organize into compelling business cases for AR optimization and performance improvement
• Reporting on progress of the Cash Application function to senior leadership by contributing and actively participating in the Monthly Business Review process
• Communicate internally or externally to identify issues and propose solutions for long term sustainability of processes
• Willing to create and implement standard operating procedures, quality guidelines and process workflows

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or above in finance, accounting or related field
- • Thorough knowledge and understanding of all Cash Applications processes including
- o Cash Processing and Reconciliation
- o Query Resolution
- • 6+ years of experience in Accounts Receivables and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Cash application experience
- • Demonstrate ability to lead diverse talent within a team, work cross-functionally, and build consensus on difficult issues
- • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- • Experience in identifying process gaps, driving process improvements and operational efficiency projects

Preferred Qualifications

- • Post-graduation or a Master’s Degree Accounting/Finance or a related field

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