Credit Accounting Services Manager
About The Position
The Credit/Accounting Services Manager is responsible for the cash collections and disbursements of the Oligomers and Gas/Spec businesses and the forecasting and reporting thereof. The Credit/Accounting Services Manager must optimize cash collections by identifying and providing credit information that enables effective management of customer risk while proactively communicating with customers to ensure outstanding receivables are received in a timely manner. Cash disbursements must be accurate, completed in accordance with terms in accordance with the delegation of authority. This role will report to the Global Controller. The Credit/Accounting Services Manager is also responsible for the financial activities of the Gas/Spec business. The financial activities include providing financial analysis, annual plans, management and tax reporting, forecasting, and results communication. The role identifies and recommends opportunities to improve financial performance and attain overall business targets. This role will liaise closely with the European Credit counterpart and provide global risk assurance and credit reporting for the global customer base. Networking with the other INEOS Credit Managers will also be required to fully understand / manage customers supplied by multiple INEOS businesses. The Credit/Accounting Services Manager interacts frequently with the business controller, sales & marketing, customer service and treasury. This role affords high visibility with Oligomers Board and extended leadership team through issuance of credit and sales reports and responding to any queries on the report or any credit issue. The role also works with CFO, CEO and Chairman to obtain approvals for customer credit limits.
Requirements
- BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related
- 10 years of related experience
- Advanced level of proficiency with MS Office products and SAP
- Strong financial and business acumen that translates to thinking commercially in support of continuous business process improvement
- Good understanding of budgeting and variance analysis
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills across all levels and organizational boundaries.
- Strong planning and organizing skills with an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to perform the assignment in an independent, self-directed manner
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to identify and respond to stakeholder needs
- Willingness to learn and to assist others to learn, both within the team and with other contacts within the business.
- Ability to translate ideas into action and gain the respect and cooperation of team members
- Ability to think strategically/innovatively to uncover new opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or MBA degree preferred
- Experience with SAP R4/HANA preferred
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and communicate customer credit risk and financial results
- Issue monthly credit performance reports (accounts receivable aging reports and high-risk accounts)
- Provide ad hoc customer analysis and customer risk profiles
- Perform collection activities for the Oligomers and Gas/Spec businesses
- Maintain cash balances in accordance with targets
- Cash disbursements are made in a timely and accurate manner
- Cash forecasts are issued in a timely and accurate manner
- Securitization reports are issued in a timely and accurate manner
- Represent the business on select Control function initiatives and team
- Support the overall cash operations of the global business
- Provide support for audits
- Post intercompany sales from Joffre site
- Issue monthly sales reports
- Maintain sound control processes
- Provide and disseminate insurance information
- Ensure bank loan payment/required reporting is done on a timely basis
- Daily cash log for global Oligomers and Gas/Spec bank accounts updated daily
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
