Drive Change with Technology: Implement e-invoicing and e-payment systems to enhance the invoicing and collection processes, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.
Plan and Manage Collections: Oversee the company’s cash flow to ensure it meets targets while managing customer credit risk effectively.
Develop the Credit & Collection Team: Train and develop team members to utilize new technologies, enhancing productivity and managing the team efficiently.
Prepare Reports and Analyze Data: Generate reports on payment status, credit limits, and collection efficiency to present to management.
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Lead Process Improvement: Enhance the invoicing and collection processes by implementing technology and automation (e-invoicing and e-payment) to increase efficiency.
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Manage Credit & Collection Team: Oversee analysis of credit limits, monitor overdue accounts, and coordinate with departments including customer service, sales, and logistics.
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Plan Collections: Develop strategies to ensure the company's cash flow aligns with targets.
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Train and Advise Team: Provide guidance and training on new technologies to boost productivity.
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Report Preparation and Analysis: Generate reports on payment status, credit limits, and collection performance for high-level decision-making.
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Credit Risk Management: Manage customer credit risk, set credit limits, and renegotiate payment terms as necessary.
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Prevent Bad Debt Losses: Maximize cash collections and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and overdue accounts.
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External Relationship Management: Manage relationships with external parties such as customers, collection agents, lawyers, and credit rating agencies.
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Develop Team Skills: Enhance team capabilities through training and coaching for career growth.
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Recruitment Coordination: Collaborate with the HR department for recruitment and selection of personnel.
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Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to group policies and procedures.
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Legal Compliance: Comply with relevant local accounting, tax, and corporate laws.
Desired Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in Credit & Collection or related finance roles, with a preference for B2B experience.
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Very good command in English communication is a must.
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Knowledge and experience with financial technologies such as ERP, AR systems, and automated invoicing platforms.
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Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in digital reporting tools for decision-making.
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Leadership and team management skills with the ability to adapt to new technologies.
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Effective cross-departmental communication skills and ability to manage customer relationships.
What We Do
The Lyreco Group is the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world. A privately-owned company since 1926, Lyreco is now present in 25 countries with 13 partners in 15 additional countries, operating in 40 different countries across the globe.
A global workplace solutions company with 12,000 employees, Lyreco’s mission is to delivery sustainably, what any workplace needs, so its people can focus on what matters most. We are pioneers, today and tomorrow, in delivering what any workplace needs, from workplace products, to services, anywhere you work. We are active in the areas of office supplies, print services and consumables, PPE and safety solutions, coffee and catering, hygiene and cleaning, furniture and ergonomics solutions, and wellbeing services.
With our core values of excellence, passion respect, and agility driving every decision, and a perfect blend of people, technology, and our corporate social responsibility strategy, we aim to deliver a great working day for our people and our customers. We strive for perfection in everything we do, and we really care for our customers. We believe in trust, respect and ethical behaviour, and we remain agile with our ability to anticipate, innovate and adapt to change.
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