JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Details:
 

Member of the Accounts Receivables team with responsibility for prompt and accurate  allocation of cash received, clearing of deductions against credit memos and generally  keeping customer accounts tidy. Administer Intercompany (ICO) and sundry receivables accounts. Process improvement within AR functions  

Responsibilities:

For markets under responsibility (to be determined based on language skills) 

Cash application and customer account administration

 • Allocate cash receipts according to customer remittance for both trade and ICO  accounts under responsibility;

 • Identify missing remittance advice and inform collections (via FSCM?) (collections will follow-up directly with customers);

 • Record unpaid BoE, cheques which bounced back (as advised by Treasury  Assistant), reverse AR, advise credit analysts

 • Identify customer short-payments & deductions, create dispute in FSCM and  route for resolution by SSC Sales Admin, Local Customer Services or other  stakeholders (warehouse for example);

 • Clear deductions based on credit memos issued by Sales admin

 • Correct erroneous entries based on feedback from customers, in-market  collectors, etc;

 • Investigate claims of unreceived cash made by customers;

 • Ensure customer accounts are tidy;

  • Print and post customer statements as required;

 • Assist KPMG in customer circularisation. 

Market specificities

 • Manage post dated cheques process: collection, tracking, proper recording in  books, bank remittance;

 • Run Bill of Exchange (BoE) process: run SAP program, send BoE to customers,  send file to bank, record BoE, bank remittance where required 

Intercompany accounts

 • Send ICO statements according to the Financial timetable and monitor receipt of  balance confirmation. Undertake any collection activity for ICO that may be  necessary. 

Sundry accounts

 • Enter all manual billings for Intercompany and Sundry items onto the AR.  Resolve any queries that arise by referral to appropriate department. 

Audit & SOX

 • Work with IAD & KPMG staff to complete audits

 • Periodic testing of internal controls in accordance with Hasbro SOX process  review. Implementation of remediation plans in line with agreed timetable.

Ad-hoc tasks as requested by AR Manager. 

Process Improvements 

project Taking care of implementation of process improvements  Proficiency in Excel, KPI dashboard 

Qualifications  required:  

Minimum of GCSE English (A-C) or European  equivalent 

Experience  required:

Previous experience in a financial administrative function;

Knowledge and  Skills required:

Fluent English; 

Requirements for second European Language varies – See Org Chart;

Organised, methodical approach and ability to cope with fluctuating workload;

Computer literate;

Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Word and  Outlook;

Exposure to SAP;

Behaviours/ Competencies  required:

Customer focused;

Good team player, with willingness to assist other team members when needed;

Confident, proactive communicator;

High level of attention to details;

Excellent telephone manner;