Adidas SENIOR SPECIALIST CREDIT CONTROL EMC 

Egypt, Alexandria, Alexandria 

312454470

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely payment collection from customers and manage overdue accounts effectively. Send out monthly statements of accounts to follow up on outstanding payments.
• Handle and resolve disputes that may delay payments and ensure credit notes are processed within agreed timelines.
• Review and update customer master data regularly to ensure compliance with payment terms.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts and transactions including regular customer balance reconciliations.
• Update customer accounts with payment transfers from customers on a daily basis.
• Handle and monitor bank transactions related to Accounts Receivables especially the timely deposits of PDC, L/C & B/G.
• Update customer related logs to maintain high level of control.
• Follow up on L/C discrepancies and communicating the same to the relevant teams.
• Monitor and control the release of shipments for all customers to ensure minimum risk for the company.
• Assist with the month end / year end closing period of receivables books.
• Prepare regular reports such as Aging, Collection / Cash Flow Report, Credit Note Analysis and support line manager by sharing relevant information on a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing any billing or account-related queries promptly.
• Have a mindset for continuous improvement by looking into areas for potential efficiency.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers to facilitate smooth payment processes.
• Give full support to internal and external auditors for all receivables related questions.

KPI’s:

• Overdue %: Efficiency in collection of receivables. <20% target per global guidelines.

Key Relationships:

• Global: Ad hoc dealing with Group Accounting and adidas subsidiaries.
• Regional: Communication within EMC subsidiaries on customer and process related topics.
• Internal:
  • Sales & Customer Service Teams
  • Operations & Order Book Fulfillment Teams
  • Marketing Team
  • Internal Control Team
  • Accounting & FP&A
• External: Customers, Banks, Auditors

Knowledge & Skills:

• SAP AR Module knowledge (FICO).
• Expert skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint a plus.
• Accounting knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Functional: > 3 years in Credit Control or Accounting.
• Industry: Ideally apparel/fashion/shoes or FMCG