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Accounts Receivable & Credit Team Lead @ Continental

Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., mxOnsiteFull-timePosted 24 days ago

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Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

Provide comprehensive coaching and guidance to team members on credit and accounts receivable policies, procedures, and systems (SAP, Salesforce, K2, EBITS)Conduct employee performance dialogues and development meetingsServe as backup support for critical functions including customer management and credit operationsCredit & Risk Management

Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate credit line decisions based on customer behavior and established proceduresReview and approve credit notes, credit limit modifications, and related transactions; escalate discrepancies as neededCoordinate internal legal processes related to trust deed matters and serve as primary point of contact with external legal counselAccounts Receivable Operations & Month-End Closing

Coordinate accounts receivable month-end closing activities, including DSO calculations, doubtful accounts reserve reviews, and cash flow projectionsPrepare and analyze monthly variance explanations in collaboration with Finance and Operations teamsNegotiate and structure payment plans with customers; prepare AR budget forecasts and financial plansCompliance & Audit Management

Ensure fulfillment of audit requests from external auditors and regulatory bodies, including documentation preparation and submissionMaintain compliance with all Continental policies and regulatory requirementsStakeholder Management & Process Improvement

Serve as primary escalation point between Accounts Receivable & Credit and Sales teamsParticipate in weekly operational meetings and strategy sessions as requiredLead strategic initiatives including dunning process optimization, interest management, and credit administration improvements Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit management, or related financial operationsDemonstrated leadership experience managing and developing team membersAdvanced proficiency in financial analysis and interpretation of financial statementsProven expertise in negotiation and stakeholder management across multiple departmentsIntermediate English proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)Required Competencies

Financial Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of financial processes, controlling mechanisms, and accounts receivable operations including month-end closing, DSO calculations, and cash flow projectionsCredit & Risk Assessment: Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous risk assessments and make sound credit decisions based on established procedures and customer behaviour analysisCompliance Management: Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, audit procedures, and ability to ensure organisational compliance with Continental policiesPresentation Skills: Ability to communicate financial data, analysis, and recommendations in a structured, persuasive manner to senior management and cross-functional teamsProject Management: Competency in planning, executing, and controlling initiatives to achieve defined objectives within established timelinesPreferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise resource planning systems (SAP, Salesforce, K2, EBITS) and customer-centric approachesStrategic planning, process improvement, and exposure to legal processes related to credit administration Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes. #LI-AT1At

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Skills

FinanceMid-Senior LevelAutomotive

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