Accounting Manager OTC

Your Tasks

• Customer Master Data:
• Implement onboarding policies and credit assessment processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates in SAP.
• Drive automation and collaborate with cross-functional teams for data integrity.
• Claims & Deductions:
• Lead claim validation and resolution (promotions, damages, pricing issues).
• Improve turnaround time and reduce financial leakage.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Logistics for approvals.
• Credit Management & Collections:
• Monitor credit limits, payment terms, and risk categories.
• Oversee collections through Cheque/ACH, channel financing, and auto-mailers.
• Resolve disputes and ensure clean account reconciliation.
• Improve cash application efficiency and minimize manual effort.
• Sales Order Governance:
• Ensure compliance before order block/unblock.
• Implement controls to reduce disruption from credit issues.
• Identify risks and execute preventive measures.
• KPI Management & Reporting:
• Track key KPIs: DSO, Claims TAT, Master Data Accuracy, Blocked Order SLA, Reconciliations.
• Provide insights and reports to senior management.
• Use analytics for process improvement and decision support.
  

Your Profile

• Educational Background: Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Experience: 8–10 years of progressive experience in Commercial Finance or Commercial Operations within the FMCG / Consumer Goods / Distribution sector.
• Domain Expertise: Prior hands-on experience in managing credit and collections operations is a significant plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and advanced MS Excel skills. Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI,) is desirable
  
  

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter zaid.mustafa.external@beiersdorf.com

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