At ForwardPMX, we help brands find the change to fuel business growth. We are an award-winning global brand performance agency, home to 1,000 talented people across 25 offices globally. We create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving and an inspired, collaborative workplace culture.
This is a multi functional role within our Finance Department. Reporting to the AR Manager this role encompasses all aspects of Accounts receivable, Debt Collection, Client Billing and Credit Checking.
Responsibilities
Client Billing. Working with the client teams to ensure all revenue is billed according to contracts. Onboarding of new Clients, Transition of Old Clients. Being the sole AR controller for all APAC clients reporting to the AR Manager (based in London) and being the main point of contact between the local teams and the finance team in the UK. Credit Control Chasing payment of all debt for APAC on the phone and by email. This includes Debt escalation, payment plans, legal, credit checks, interest chargeable and Credit Hold. Targeted KPI’s to ensure Debtor Days do not exceed 30 days. Looking after a ledger of Clients based in APAC. Building relationships and ensuring they adhere to payment terms. Managing escalations/queries and complaints. Sales Ledger Maintenance Receipt Posting / Journals to FX / Debtor Clear downs Review Aged Debtors Monthly Analyse all debtors and ensure all invoices have been posted and updated in sage, provide a summary for the Board Report with commentary on all overdue debt, manage provision for doubtful debt. Recommend and develop Sales Ledger process improvements including process documentation. Drive automation to ensure billing and debt collection is streamlinedRequirements
Local experience. Used to dealing with a large volume of transactions and complex billing processes. Proven experience in Credit Control within a media or similar industry. Proven experience dealing with Clients both face to face, over the phone and via email. Confidence dealing with all levels of stakeholders within the Business
Functional Skills:
Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s etc.) Accounts Receivable Reconciliation and Close Processes Accounts Receivable and Credit Control Reconciliation
Leadership Skills:
Work as a team with others Build strong relationships with colleagues Identify opportunities Identify personal priorities Demonstrate enthusiasm Deliver work to high standard Solve challenging problems Be driven to improve yourself and the way things are done Self Motivation and Time Management