The Economist Group
Media and information-services
Executive-CreditControl
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“Executive - Credit Control at The Economist Group. Skills: Credit control, Accounts Receivable, Client onboarding. Manage client onboarding. Complete vendor supplier forms”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimising open balances; Processing tasks to schedule; Working within SLAs
Industry & Context.
Flexibility for global contact
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience within a credit control team, Hands on experience working with 3rd party client accounts receivable portals, Understand accounting principles managing finance postings in an ERP system, Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Credit Management system experience
Nice to Have
Experience in Media industry, PeopleSoft ERP experience
What You'll Do.
Manage client onboarding
Complete vendor supplier forms
Coordinate supporting documentation
Manage client portals
Create portal accounts
Follow up for registration
Upload sales invoices
Monitor payment status
Support Accounts Receivable processing
Process withholding tax balances
Reconcile Programmatic deals
Journal Inter Company sales
Cleanse Accounts Receivable
Journal incoming cash receipts
Manage Accounts Receivable Contra transactions
Manage Accounts Payable Contra transactions
Manage Asia circulation
Manage virtual terminal
Manage Accounts Receivable refunds
Support Credit Manager
Support Credit Controllers
Support periodical reporting processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Credit Control Team; Credit Controllers; Sales people; Billing team; Global Process Owners; Regional Finance Gatekeepers; Internal contacts; External contacts
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
Who we are Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight. Across our three businesses -The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world. As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact. Currently we are looking for an experienced Credit Control Administrator to work with the Group’s global Credit Control Team in Gurugram, the Group’s second largest office. The focus of the role will be in supporting the Gurugram based Credit team and formalising processes transitioned from local teams. The position will report into the Credit Control Manager and will also form a close working partnership with the Credit Controllers, sales people, Billing team, the Global Process Owners for Credit Control based in London and Regional Finance Gatekeepers in London, New York and Hong Kong. The role will cover requirements from the group globally, particularly requests from New York and London. As such, while the role is based
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