Job Title: Accounts Receivable Analyst
Palmela, Setúbal, Portugal
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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
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Job Purpose and Overview:
To ensure that customers (external or intercompany) are up to date in accordance with payment terms and commercial conditions, with collections allocated on a daily basis. Manage and update customer conditions in the system in a timely manner to ensure all queries are resolved promptly and maintain strong cash flow by ensuring all invoices are collected within due dates.
What will you do as an Accounts Receivable Analyst at Dawn Foods:
• Maintaining the Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger to enable timely cash collection.
• Build and sustain regular communication with customer finance departments to achieve
prompt invoice payments.
• Management of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and preparation of appropriate reports.
• Monitor customer trading terms to ensure full compliance with company (Dawn) policies and
requirements.
• Ensure customer statements, dunning and invoices are issued in line with agreed schedules.
• Ensure that the companies´ credit control and debt collection procedures are followed,
escalating cases when necessary.
• Liaise with team lead to arrange implementation of legal proceedings when required.
• Support Balance sheet reconciliation for account receivables.
• Support cash pooling treasury department.
• Ensure compliance with the Group's Treasury rules and Credit Limits.
• Review and validate blocked orders in credit control.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Monitor and control bank receipt payments ie SEPA
• Execute Direct Debit runs and ensure their timely processing.
• Assist in monthly financial closing (MeC) and reporting activities.
• Perform any other reasonable duties required.
What does it take to be an Accounts Receivable Analyst at Dawn Foods:
Academic level required by the position holder:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required.
Minimum Applicable Years of Experience and Area/Field:
- At least 3 years’ experience of credit control / AR function.
Additional Notes:
- Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel, word)
- Experience using SAP is an advantage
- Good communication skills, oral and written
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Work Relationships:
Internal:
- Sales Director/Managers &TSM`S
- Customer Service team
- Internal Auditors
External:
- Customers
- Credit rating agency
- 3rd Party professional advisers (Auditors/Legal/Tax advisors. Etc)
Languages:
- Fluent written & spoken English required
- Spoken and written Dutch are a plu
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Why should you apply:
At Dawn you`ll be part of an innovative company that recognizes and values your unique contributions and supports you in achieving your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, providing development opportunities to help you progress in your career. Our package includes:
- Competitive salary
- 22 days of annual leave + a day off to celebrate your birthday
- Health insurance for you and one member of the family
- Life insurance
- Meal Allowance: 10,46€
- Transportation allowance: 7,00€
You’ll also enjoy benefits such as:
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Volunteering program to give back to your community
- Internal recognition platform.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
- Monthly wellness initiatives.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID: 37864