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Job Summary: The Working Capital Manger is a pivotal role in the gategourmet Scandinavia SSC Serbia Finance Team, responsible for the day-to-day management and review of the operational and financial performance of SSC Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) and Treasury functions.
The role acts as a hands-on supervisor and takes an active part in the team, he/she will drive internal and external communication with stakeholders to understand key business processes and manage operational working capital (WC) challenges.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership, support and coaching to the AR and AP team members ensuring efficient processes, up-to-date tools and high-quality results • Financial analysis of opportunities for WC optimization, within the context of commercial and operational requirements of the business • Report to key stakeholders (e.g. Snr Finance, Commercial, Procurement / leadership team) • Day-to-day AR responsibilities include: • Supervision of the Accounts Receivable Assistants to ensure accurate and timely completion of customer billing, payment allocation and other AR team tasks • Work closely with the AR Assistants and Sales Account teams to identify any collection issues and work with customers to resolve • Develop and improve credit control processes and procedures
• Day-to-day AP responsibilities include: • Supervision of Accounts Payable Assistants to ensure all tasks are completed on time and in line with company policy; assisting with the processing of Supplier invoices (COS & OPEX) for Denmark, Sweden & Norway • Ensuring the processing, netting off and payment of Inter-company invoices on a timely basis, in line with group timetable and guidelines • Ensuring that supplier invoices are coded accurately and consistently to the correct nominal, profit/cost center and vat codes • Ensuring the timely and correct allocation of payments to relevant supplier invoices/accounts • Processing of payment runs, both one off and routine monthly runs • Assisting with the requirements of both internal and external audit
• Day-to-day Treasury responsibilities include: • Managing AR and AP intercompany positions (leveraging the Group netting system) • Timely funds planning and cash allocation • Monthly input to cash forecast
• Provision of timely and accurate KPI & Dashboard reports to Management – AP & AR • Responsible for internal controls of the AP & AR Functions • Provide support to the broader team on AP, AR, Treasury and other WC related topics for closings and audits • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the AP & AR SSC Functions • Ensuring the proper filing and archiving of AP & AR records in line with company and statutory guidelines • Ensuring the maintenance and update of AP & AR teams task lists and process notes to facilitate continuity of work
Qualifications Education:
• Bachelors and Masters in Finance or related; or similar by experience
Work Experience:
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant working experience • Experience in managing AP & AR functions in similar sized organizations • Sufficient Team Management experience
Technical Skills:
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel, required; Power BI is a plus • Experience with SAP FI is an advantage • Strong international business acumen • Practical background in Finance environment of an international, large size company desired • Knowledge of cash management principles required
Language / Communication Skills:
• Fluent in English (verbal and written) is a must • Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization required
Other skills:
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate others required • High level of organization and ability to work under pressure is a must • Proven project and client management skills preferred If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!