- Monitor aged debt accounts for increased credit risk
- Monitor daily news notifications and credit risk flags from external resources and cross-reference with Zimmer Biomet portfolio to identify credit risk proactively
- Minimize past dues and bad debt losses by proactive credit monitoring and scoring of portfolio
- Carefully review new customer account requests for credit risk and recommend credit limits
- Ensure Customer Master Records are kept up-to-date (i.e. addresses etc.)
- Escalate new identified credit risks to Collection Supervisor and management
- Prepare and analyze regular Credit Limit reporting and recommend new credit limits
- Monitor customer accounts and analyze daily credit hold report to ensure compliance
- Closely collaborate with Collections Team and provide support and recommendations in respect of any identified credit risk, uncollectable or non-responsive accounts
- Closely collaborate with Legal Department in respect of bankrupt accounts, claims of debt recovery or accounts requiring legal settlements
- Escalate uncollectable accounts to external Collection Agencies. Closely collaborate with agencies on progress of recovery process.
- Review debt write-off adjustments
- Review and approve payment plan requests and payment term changes. Close monitoring of adherence to payment plans
- Support internal and external audits and provide documentation as required
- Ensure SOX Controls and Compliance with Zimmer Biomet guidelines and policies
- Support Management with various projects, identification, development and implementation of continuous process and service improvement initiatives
- Support and develop the annual credit limit reviews in All Americas region.
- Very strong analytical skills and solid understanding of accounting principles,
- Ability to formulate and articulate a balanced judgement based on available information
- Solid understanding of Credit Risk assessment, Bad Debt Recovery laws and processes, Compliance risk processes an advantage
- Strong process thinking skills and good understanding business processes
- Strong Communication skills (oral and written) and comfortable communication at all organizational levels
- Exhibits a high level of attention to details.
- Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines
- Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.
- Good organization skills and problem solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and work under time pressure
- Very strong skills with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), particularly Excel required
- Knowledge of information systems and their application to Finance
- Accounting skills and understanding financial statements as well as financial ratios to evaluate the creditworthiness of customers.
- Strong decision-maker.
- English proficiency is required (C1).
- B.S. in accounting, finance or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience required in finance or accounting.
- Previous experience working in Credit Risk Analyst function a definite advantage
- Previous experience working in a Shared Services/GBS environment an advantage
- Platforms: DnB, Experian, Creditsafe Equifax (at least 1 year)
- Audit SOX would be a nice to have.
Credit Analyst - Bogotá, Colombia - Zimmer Biomet
Descripción
JOB DESCRIPTION At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
Responsible and accountable for credit risk assessments within GBS ITC. Provide support for credit and collection activities. Review and provide prudent credit decisions to support corporate sales organization. Consult collectors on specific customer credit risks and credit limits. Collaborate routinely with Zimmer Biomet Sales Organization, Finance Management and other process stakeholders maximize total collection effort and reduce credit risk.
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Travel Expectations
Up to 10%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability