Invoice to Cash Collector at GE - General Electric

Ref No: 3120115
Job Function: Finance
Business Segment: Global Operations Account Receivables Center of Excellence

Role Summary

• Invoice to Cash Collections Specialist will be responsible for activities related to GE business portfolios.
• Manage Collection and Account Resolution with customers of delinquent accounts, provide customer service, develop payment arrangements, and assist in resolving customer complaints and problem accounts.
• Responsible for wing to wing processes from customer invoice entry, invoicing through to collections and application of funds.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsibility over customer invoice creation
• Ensuring compliant distribution of customer invoices
• Customer collections and dispute resolution
• Write-off , Adjustments , Deductions & Penalties if needed for all invoices
• Cash and receipts application plus credit note applications
• Support in metrics preparation including volumes and ageing of debtors
• Preparation of invoice level detail (ILD) reports for the business; sales tax reports and re-aging
• Support core accounting and reporting, including account reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Bank and cash Reconciliation
• Ad hoc projects as needed, including simplification/process improvements and projects
• Provide support and back-up assistance to other Order to Cash Finance team members, as needed
• Prepare the monthly Journal entries including review of amortizations for warranties
• Keep abreast of changes, amendments and updates to local banking laws, exchange and billing laws, treasury controls to ensure that GE business operates smoothly and is compliant
• Adhere to the GE cash management policy including AML
• External & internal Audit support – noted will add
• Commission, Standard warranty, Extended Warranty, penalties & Concessions, BDR support
• Other ad hoc support

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong quantitative/analytical skills
• Ability to convey analytical needs and/or results to partners and stakeholders with limited subject matter expertise
• Integrity, positive attitude and highly motivated to succeed
• Resourceful, open-minded and embraces change and challenges
• Strong performance and people orientation with demonstrated team skills or potential to lead
• Good communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to work in a cross functional or business and global team
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Degree in Accounting and a Professional Qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or CPA) / or equivalent knowledge or experience
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a fast paced finance department
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, local reporting requirements (IFRS), ERP or systems (e.g. Oracle, Navision) and finance operation processes and controls
• Fluency in French would be an added advantage