Accounts Receivable Specialist

VANTIVA, headquartered in Paris, France and formerly known as Technicolor, is a global technology leader in designing, developing and supplying innovative products and solutions that connect consumers around the world to the content and services they love – whether at home, at work or in other smart spaces.

VANTIVA has also earned a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging its decades-long expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, fulfilment and distribution. With operations throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, VANTIVA is recognized as a strategic partner by leading firms across various vertical industries, including network service providers, software companies and video game creators for over 25 years.

Our relationships with the film and entertainment industry goes back over 100 years by providing end-to-end solutions for our clients. VANTIVA is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability across all aspects of their operations.

For more information, please visit www.vantiva.com

At Vantiva GBS we provide financial and accounting services for Group companies based across the globe and we are currently growing our financial services activities

We are constantly looking for the best people to support our worldwide operations. This team supports all our lines of business, across the globe (including America, Europe and Asia) and is recognized as the backbone of our finance operations across the world. We have recently become ACCA Approved Employer, Platinum level. The role interacts with colleagues across European, Asian, and North American territories. Therefore, flexibility is required as the role will often require calls outside of normal working hours.

Through operational excellence and efficiencies, we look to improve the customer experience and continue to grow our valued and trusted relationship with our lines of business.

• Manage and collect all outstanding receivables on assigned accounts, ensuring timely payment processing.
• Proactively contact clients to follow up on overdue invoices, investigate payment delays, and provide explanations or resolutions.
• Generate and send statements, dunning letters, and follow-up notifications to customers as per the collection strategy.
• Reconcile customer accounts and statements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial records.
• Process and apply incoming payments (bank transfers, checks, credit card payments) to customer accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Match cash receipts to outstanding invoices, ensuring proper allocation and reconciliation.
• Investigate and resolve unidentified, misapplied, or unapplied payments, liaising with internal teams and customers as needed.
• Process intercompany billing and manual third-party billing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve disputes related to payments, invoices, or credit notes, escalating complex issues to the appropriate department.
• Prepare and analyze aging reports, highlighting trends and overdue accounts for management review.
• Book specific reserve proposals, ensuring appropriate financial provisions for outstanding receivables.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of customer accounts to ensure alignment with the general ledger.
• Participate in month-end closing activities, ensuring all receivables-related transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis, supporting business decisions and financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial regulations, and internal controls related to AR processes.
• Continuously seek process improvements, leveraging automation and best practices to enhance efficiency in AR operations.
• Respond to queries from both internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in Accounts Receivable (O2C cycle), billing, cash collection and cash application.
• Experience in accounting systems (SAP or SAP S/4HANA) for billing, collections, and cash application.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel, for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Methodical approach with a keen eye for accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
• Strong customer-facing and relationship management skills, with the ability to handle escalations professionally.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset, capable of identifying, explaining, and resolving payment discrepancies efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, ensuring timely collections and accurate financial reporting.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, identifying areas to enhance efficiency in AR and cash application processes.

Training, professional development and continuous improvement of qualifications
Company contribution to training materials costs, and paid time off to attend professional exams
Private medical care (possibility to add family, partners)
Paid awards, recommendations and referral programs
Additional Social benefits such as movie nights & Christmas gifts
Relocation support and contribution
Life insurance
Multisport card
Lunch voucher
Flexible working hours
Possibility to work from home and work from the office
Work in an international and dynamic company
Everyday contact with foreign languages
Friendly working atmosphere
Fruity Tuesday, coffee, tea, tickets to theatre & cinema, integration events etc.

Our most important asset is our People

Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.

We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process, please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.