Cash Collector at Ericsson

The Cash Collector is the main driver to contribute to Ericsson’s cash collection. In this role you will continuously follow up on resolution of Account Receivable related issues and disputes with both internal partners and the customer.
The successful candidate is responsible to deal with the client at all levels and with all functions within the customer organization (e.g. Finance, Commercial, Project team etc.) on a regular basis. You will also work with the CU team very closely and provides insight about the customers internal processes and hindrances in cashflow, if any. All collector activities aim to ensure that outstanding invoices are paid on time and future business is not jeopardized.
This position is responsible for Cash Collection, Working capital management and Credit management (CM) for a cluster of Sub Saharan customers and for the coordination and consolidation of cash collection in CU MTN with local Collectors.

You will!

• Cashflow forecasting, based on customer insight as well as business information. Active involvement in customer/AR financing i.e. SOR, LC, LC discounting etc.
• Consolidation of Customer Unit forecast collections, Accounts receivable (AR) & IFRS 9 Provision
• Close interaction with CU team for full business updates and customer insight on liquidity status
• Pro-actively analyse and identify issues that might hinder timely payment of AR, initiate and follow up on resolution internally and with the customer.
• Close monitoring & understanding of Accounts Receivable, Provision for doubtful debts, Advances from customer and Customer Financing so that an active control is established on this part of working capital of Ericsson
• Regular meetings with customer on levels and in functions vital to tackle AR issues.
• Initiate and document periodic review meetings with internal associates on AR issues.
• Participate in Credit Management activities of CU and with Market Area Credit Manager for resolution of issues related to CM
• Close working with Global Collection Support team and resolving the issues faced by them during interaction with customer
• Execution of sales of receivables and interaction with treasury team when applicable.
• Analysis of Credit block in system and support to credit management to release the blocks

To be successful in the role you must have

• A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economic or equivalent.
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to and respect for other cultures.
• Validated experience in Cash Collection or a Financial Analyst related role 5 or more years
• Knowledgeable in Treasury and CM practices.
• Fundamental leadership, Reporting management, Problem solving & Analytical skills