SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Resolutions Analyst
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Overview:
You will be part of a wider/expanding EMEA Shared Service Centre (SSC) team that are based in the UK, South Africa, Egypt and Turkey. The whole of the SSC is around 230 people across 3 different functions - Finance, Credit & Collections and Supply Chain. We support over 20 countries and speak around 40 different languages. The multiple teams support our commercial businesses across the EMEA region with their Collections, Resolutions, Cash Allocation and Pricing requirements
About the role
This role works within the Customer Financial Services department (Credit Control) to improve SCJ's financial performance by managing collections and credit management operations, reducing open deductions, speeding up validation of claims and ensuring accurate allocation of invoices to correct accrual; all in line with departmental KPIs targets.
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain and improve relationships with internal and external customers to ensure timely cash receipt, allocation and query resolution
Manage the customer rebates and promotional invoices, ensuring customers invoices are validated with the accruals tracker and processed in a timely manner
Conduct thorough investigation of price and logistics claims
Manage the creation of long-term agreements, avoiding non-approved expenditure
Monthly reconciliation of the subsystem (TSM) to SAP GL accounts and month end reporting
Experience you’ll bring:
Good experience in an accounting environment or accounts receivable
Previous experience in Business to Business claims within a service center or a back-office environment.
Strong Excel skills with good analytical and numerical skills
Behaviors you’ll need:
Good attention to detail and be process improvement orientated (Lean mindset)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to working in a fast paced, changing environment
Strong team player with strong Proactivity and Personal Ownership
What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay incl Profit Share
Subsidized product allowance
Excellent Medical Aid and Provident Fund company contribution
This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application
Inclusion & Diversity
We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
