Title: Analyst, Credit & Collections
Dublin, Leinster, IE
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Resolving customer disputes.
- Monthly Acc. Statements/ Reminder
- Maintain Customer Master data
- Ensure relevant SLA’s and KPI’s are achieved
- Escalate issues timely in accordance with escalation policy
- Maintenace and Management of credit release
- Support and closely work with Credit Risk to manage customer credit limits/risk profile and payment terms
- Assist with Reconciliation and application of unidentified payments
- Prepare and Process Refunds
- Ensuring remittance are supplied by the customer in a timely manner
- Support key controls and audit compliance activities in relation to the credit and collection's function, while always ensuring integrity and compliance
- Assist with Month end closing activities and reporting
- Proactively identify process improvement opportunities within C2C
- Maintaining of DTP's and up to date SOP
- Support any system implementation
- Managing Customer Portals
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Third level qualification in Finance, a related field or equivalent experience preferred
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant SAP experience in cash applications and accounts receivable activities required
- Minimum 3 years Demonstrated previous experience of cash applications automation implementation. required
- Minimum 3 years Previous Shared Service Centre experience with multinational publicly quoted company required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Fluency in a second European language desirable
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Knowledge of ERP (SAP)
- Customer focused with excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability and agility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail
- Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
- Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.