Jobs at Ultimum Limited

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities

• Ensure that invoices are prepared and sent to customers in a timely and accurate manner, based on sales orders and contracts.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure that payments are correctly applied and received in a timely fashion.
• Utilize various communication channels, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to follow up with customers and collect outstanding payments.
• Investigate and resolve any payment discrepancies or disputes in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with the sales team and other internal stakeholders to address customer concerns and ensure that issues are resolved promptly.
• Keep accurate records of customer interactions and transaction details within the accounting system.
• Distribute monthly statements to customers to keep them informed of their outstanding balances.
• Generate financial reports related to accounts receivable, including aging reports, cash collections, and bad debt analysis.
• Collaborate with the credit department to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and establish appropriate credit limits.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing reconciliations and reports for management.

Accounts Receivable Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numbers accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payment discrepancies or issues.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and understanding of accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable or a related field.
• Familiarity with financial accounting software, such as QuickBooks or SAP.
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain high levels of professionalism and integrity.

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The People Operations Partner will lead the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of end-to-end people operations and act as a regional Business Partner; with focus on driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and compliance in the assigned business area.

KEY JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Partnering:

• Develop and execute People and Culture initiatives at the plant/regional level to support ULs business objectives and People agenda.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to departmental / sectional managers, providing insights on workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations.
• Provide people management coaching to managers and contribute to the development of managers' skills / competencies.
• Partner with department heads to address organizational needs, fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.
• Work with the management team on implementation of new business initiatives and resulting people impacts and manage the change process.

End-to-End HR Operations:

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, administration.
• Champion performance and talent management processes within the assigned region.
• Ensure effective payroll processing, compliance with labor laws, and HR policies adherence.
• Champion execution of initiatives to attract, develop and retain diverse talent in the assigned region / business area.
• Lead talent development programs, career pathing, and succession planning initiatives.
• Support HR Services delivery in line with ULs Six People Service Pillars.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence to deliver people related programs as required by the business in the assigned region.
• Facilitate and conduct training and other L&D activities as required by the functional units.
• Manage employee records and files and ensure compliance to expected standards.

HR Systems & Reporting:

• Ensure data integrity for assigned region on all HRIS platforms.
• Support implementation of HRIS and other digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide periodic and accurate reports on various people metrics.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Champion a positive workplace culture, facilitating employee engagement activities.
• Address grievances, manage conflict resolution, and implement retention strategies.
• Manage disciplinary process; ensuring compliance with labour law, company policies.
• Conduct regular employee satisfaction surveys and recommend action plans for improvement.

HR Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to employment laws, health & safety regulations, and ethical labour practices.
• Monitor HR policies, ensuring compliance with local labour regulations.
• Work closely with HSE teams to drive workforce safety initiatives within the plant

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of cognate experience in Human Resources.
• 3+ years of HR management level experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrable industrial relations experience in a Food /Beverages manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HRIS and ATS programs.
• Experience with team facilitation, change management, performance management, employee relations, staffing, compensation, diversity and inclusion
• Experience with root cause analysis with ability to link situations to the bigger picture.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong business acumen and passion for success.
• Ability to effortlessly create / develop value-adding solutions.
• Good knowledge of performance management systems.
• Comfortable collaborating across functions and management.
• Experience recruiting talents for Commercial and Supply functions is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Tech savvy with good analytical ability.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.