Cash Application Team Lead (French/Italian advantage) Job

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Cash Application Team Lead (French/Italian advantage)-0000111MDescriptionResponsibilities
- Manage country specific payments (methods and instruments), requirements and recovery procedures
- Manage the timely posting of incoming customer payments (customer ledger and invoice and credit notes matching) and follow up on rejected one
- Work very closely with Cash Application and Credit Management Teams
- Monitor and minimize unapplied cash in line with agreed targets (%)
- Support the I2C Manager in achieving process improvements, driving continuous improvement
- Deliver service and reports in accordance with SLA, with agreed controls and procedures
- Understand period closing procedures and meet deadlines
- Periodic review of receivables aged balance reports
- Liaise with banks and treasury whenever needed
- Manage the compliance to data standards and enforcement of Corporate policies
- Preparation of data for audit requests during quarterly/annual reviews.
- Maintain J&J credo values in all aspects
- Develop team members to achieve highest potential and aspirations and coach team members and peers to provide direction and advice
- Proactive involvement in intradepartmental GFS EMEA activities
- Promote standardization of I2C processesAccountabilities:
- Lead the Cash Application team and provide support to the I2C Manager.
- To be responsible for meeting and exceeding Service Level Agreements targets and Customer expectations, improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, resolve problems , develop team, and ensure compliance to corporate policies and data standards at the operational levelReports to:
- I2C Cash Application Process LeadDirect reports:
- Cash Application RepresentativesMain Customers/Contacts
- J&J MD&D and/or Vision Care Customers
- Customer Service Teams / Billing team / Pricing team
- Local Business Unit Finance Representatives (Mgr, Controller)
- Local Bank Representatives, Treasury (GTSC)
- ERP (JDE and/or SAP) Support team
- Project teams
- Peers within GFS EMEA (within and outside I2C team)
- Auditors (internal & External)QualificationsQualifications/Skills/Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting operations
- Experience relating to managing accounts receivable activities
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of additional languages desirable.
- Strong knowledge on the application of accounting tools and IT systems
- AR (TARN) certificate/qualification desirable
- Leadership experience of at least small team advantage (can be through projects)
- Competent in the use of MS Office (mainly Excel)
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management
- Prioritization of daily tasks for the teamPrimary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czech Republic-PragueOrganization: JNJ Global Business Servi (7761)Relocation: Eligible NoJob Function: Accounts Payable