AR and Cash Management Analyst
Company Description
| Company Description |
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods and plant-based ingredients. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world.
Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
You will be part of LDC Bulgaria in Sofia, with approximatively 340 employees, and within our Shared Business Service (SBS) team which employs over 120 collaborators.
SBS Sofia, as a key hub of LDC, is part of a world-class Global Business Service (GBS) organization, focusing on Finance, Trading, and Procurement. This structure is a strategic asset, more than a service provider, and aims to build a dynamic practice of over 1,000 professionals worldwide, driving the group's activities and contributing to the overall success of the organization. It focuses on improving service delivery and customer satisfaction at a global scale.
LDC recently acquired a new company in Germany through an industrial asset integration to diversify its activities as manufacturer of food and health performance ingredients. In addition to our regular SBS activities at a global level, you will also work closely with Germany, with a focus on supporting our new colleagues and business stakeholders.
Job Description
| Job Description |
As AR and Cash Management Analyst, you will be reporting to the AR and Cash Management Manager (located in Sofia), and will collaborate with a wide group of Finance, Execution, Procurement, Credit Risk and the Business (in multiple locations across the EMEA region). Your main missions will be to:
Manage incoming (outgoing) cash and financial instruments through bank and transit accounts.
- Ensure cash booking, reconciliation, closing activities and reporting are completed timely in compliance with policy and regulations.
Manage intercompany reconciliation as per Company’s procedures.
Work proactively with counterparties to improve the reconciliation process and reduce mismatches.
Monitor the receivable ageing balance and ensure follow-up to reduce risk of bad debt losses.
Optimize cash collection, understand current debt situations, contact debtors while building good relationships with them, and communicate urgency for payment.
Fulfill risk exposure reporting and turnover declaration of the respective entities.
Resolve queries that fall within the scope of the as-signed responsibilities.
Play a key interface role between various Company departments – Treasury, Controlling, Execution, Credit Risk, etc., where the team members can strongly influence customer satisfaction by managing the relationship through communication and actions taken.
Experience
| Experience |
Required experience and technical skills:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance or a related discipline.
A first experience in accounts receivable, cash management, credit control or customer service within an international environment.
Good user knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
SAP, BI and Power Tolls experience/knowledge is an advantage.
Experience in process optimization and innovation activities.
Languages:
English – fluent verbal and written communication
Knowledge in another European language is an advantage
Soft skills:
Confident communicator and a proactive attitude.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work to strict targets and deadlines and on own initiative, willing to learn.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Strongly developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Experience in a multinational environment is an advantage.
Additional Information
| Additional Information |
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- 25 annual paid leave
- Flexible working hours
- Food vouchers
- Transportation allowance
- Additional medical & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- Various learning & development opportunities
- Yearly performance evaluation plans
- Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
- Team buildings & social events
- Employee Referral Program
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods and plant-based ingredients. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world.
Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
You will be part of LDC Bulgaria in Sofia, with approximatively 340 employees, and within our Shared Business Service (SBS) team which employs over 120 collaborators.
SBS Sofia, as a key hub of LDC, is part of a world-class Global Business Service (GBS) organization, focusing on Finance, Trading, and Procurement. This structure is a strategic asset, more than a service provider, and aims to build a dynamic practice of over 1,000 professionals worldwide, driving the group's activities and contributing to the overall success of the organization. It focuses on improving service delivery and customer satisfaction at a global scale.
LDC recently acquired a new company in Germany through an industrial asset integration to diversify its activities as manufacturer of food and health performance ingredients. In addition to our regular SBS activities at a global level, you will also work closely with Germany, with a focus on supporting our new colleagues and business stakeholders.
As AR and Cash Management Analyst, you will be reporting to the AR and Cash Management Manager (located in Sofia), and will collaborate with a wide group of Finance, Execution, Procurement, Credit Risk and the Business (in multiple locations across the EMEA region). Your main missions will be to:
Manage incoming (outgoing) cash and financial instruments through bank and transit accounts.
- Ensure cash booking, reconciliation, closing activities and reporting are completed timely in compliance with policy and regulations.
Manage intercompany reconciliation as per Company’s procedures.
Work proactively with counterparties to improve the reconciliation process and reduce mismatches.
Monitor the receivable ageing balance and ensure follow-up to reduce risk of bad debt losses.
Optimize cash collection, understand current debt situations, contact debtors while building good relationships with them, and communicate urgency for payment.
Fulfill risk exposure reporting and turnover declaration of the respective entities.
Resolve queries that fall within the scope of the as-signed responsibilities.
Play a key interface role between various Company departments – Treasury, Controlling, Execution, Credit Risk, etc., where the team members can strongly influence customer satisfaction by managing the relationship through communication and actions taken.
Required experience and technical skills:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance or a related discipline.
A first experience in accounts receivable, cash management, credit control or customer service within an international environment.
Good user knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
SAP, BI and Power Tolls experience/knowledge is an advantage.
Experience in process optimization and innovation activities.
Languages:
English – fluent verbal and written communication
Knowledge in another European language is an advantage
Soft skills:
Confident communicator and a proactive attitude.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work to strict targets and deadlines and on own initiative, willing to learn.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Strongly developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Experience in a multinational environment is an advantage.
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- 25 annual paid leave
- Flexible working hours
- Food vouchers
- Transportation allowance
- Additional medical & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- Various learning & development opportunities
- Yearly performance evaluation plans
- Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
- Team buildings & social events
- Employee Referral Program