CASH COLLECTOR

About this opportunity We are looking for an experienced Cash Collector to proactively maintain relationship with both Ericsson Customers and internal stakeholders to ensure that outstanding invoices are paid in time and future business is not jeopardized working on all levels of portfolio segmentation, applying their knowledge and skills to facilitate the unit’s productivity and improve collection performance; typically reaching a high level of individual performance on their portfolio while at the same time being actively involved and acting as Role Model and as change ambassador in the operational processes and global central initiatives adhering to the speak-up principles defined in the Code of Business Ethics (CoBE) and react to Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) red flags (indications or warning signs that there may be a corruption risk present in relation to a business transaction or activity) identified in the course of the work and act on them together with the line manager and colleagues.
What you will do Manage Cash Collection for the assigned portfolio to ensure accurate reconciliation with customer AP, AR maintenance, and correct Accounting & Reporting, in close collaboration with stakeholders Follow-up on customer invoice payments to ensure timely collections before period end closing Timely and effectively identifies disputes and engages with internal stakeholders on bringing up disputed items or other aged balances.
Follow-up on payments collected and ensure accurate posting of payments from customer financing agreements Prepare AR write-offs and follow-up on legal cases Support for audit requirements Displays leadership skills in direct discussions providing advice and guidance to co-workers on operational issues.
Demonstrates consistent compliance to all other system and processes requirement Identifies operational improvement needs and provides advice and support to peers / management for implementing new ways of working, improving the functionalities of the existing systems, and developing new processes which help the unit work more efficiently.
Identifies process/system compliance issues and discusses with peers to close the gaps.
Leads local initiatives/projects and participates in the global central initiatives of the organizations Prepares, organizes and delivers processes and systems regular refreshers to the peers Transfers knowledge, shares standard methodologies and helps them develop an independent style of working.
Assists the management team on implementing new strategies, initiatives and changes within the organization Identifies training opportunities for the peers and implements solutions with the Leadership team (process refreshers, system functionalities, soft skills), engaging with SME to implement.
Offers support for regular unexpected IT/process issues (system access, errors) flagged by the unit.
You will bring Education.
Academic degree in Business Administration Finance, Accounting, Economic or similar field Minimum One year working experience in Cash Collection Stakeholder engagement, ability to work with virtual teams, to communicate in the customer’s preferred and Ericsson corporate language, as well as a willingness to respect for other cultures Fluent in English, with strong business communication skills Accounting & Reporting Skills Strong Financial Skill Financial Analysis Skills Financial Model Knowledge Knowledgeable in Cash Collection, EBP (Ericsson Business process and Finance processes) & Treasury Knowledge Understanding and promoting the GFGO / Credit to Cash strategy, Ericsson values & EoM Focus Areas About this opportunity We are looking for an experienced Cash Collector to proactively maintain relationship with both Ericsson Customers and internal stakeholders to ensure that outstanding invoices are paid in time and future business is not jeopardized working on all levels of portfolio segmentation, applying their knowledge and skills to facilitate the unit’s productivity and improve collection performance; typically reaching a high level of individual performance on their portfolio while at the same time being actively involved and acting as Role Model and as change ambassador in the operational processes and global central initiatives adhering to the speak-up principles defined in the Code of Business Ethics (CoBE) and react to Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) red flags (indications or warning signs that there may be a corruption risk present in relation to a business transaction or activity) identified in the course of the work and act on them together with the line manager and colleagues.
What you will do · Manage Cash Collection for the assigned portfolio to ensure accurate reconciliation with customer AP, AR maintenance, and correct Accounting & Reporting, in close collaboration with stakeholders · Follow-up on customer invoice payments to ensure timely collections before period end closing · Timely and effectively identifies disputes and engages with internal stakeholders on bringing up disputed items or other aged balances.
· Follow-up on payments collected and ensure accurate posting of payments from customer financing agreements · Prepare AR write-offs and follow-up on legal cases · Support for audit requirements · Displays leadership skills in direct discussions providing advice and guidance to co-workers on operational issues.
· Demonstrates consistent compliance to all other system and processes requirement · Identifies operational improvement needs and provides advice and support to peers / management for implementing new ways of working, improving the functionalities of the existing systems, and developing new processes which help the unit work more efficiently.
· Identifies process/system compliance issues and discusses with peers to close the gaps.
· Leads local initiatives/projects and participates in the global central initiatives of the organizations · Prepares, organizes and delivers processes and systems regular refreshers to the peers · Transfers knowledge, shares standard methodologies and helps them develop an independent style of working.
· Assists the management team on implementing new strategies, initiatives and changes within the organization · Identifies training opportunities for the peers and implements solutions with the Leadership team (process refreshers, system functionalities, soft skills), engaging with SME to implement.
· Offers support for regular unexpected IT/process issues (system access, errors) flagged by the unit.
You will bring · Education.
Academic degree in Business Administration Finance, Accounting, Economic or similar field · Minimum One year working experience in Cash Collection · Stakeholder engagement, ability to work with virtual teams, to communicate in the customer’s preferred and Ericsson corporate language, as well as a willingness to respect for other cultures · Fluent in English, with strong business communication skills · Accounting & Reporting Skills · Strong Financial Skill · Financial Analysis Skills · Financial Model Knowledge · Knowledgeable in Cash Collection, EBP (Ericsson Business process and Finance processes) & Treasury Knowledge · Understanding and promoting the GFGO / Credit to Cash strategy, Ericsson values & EoM Focus Areas   Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity.
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do.
We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.