This position will oversee the Credit & Collections function of APJ TD SYNNEX s Center of Excellence (CoE) location. This role requires setting up a full-fledged centralized Credit & Collections team to support our businesses across APJ countries. You will lead credit management and analysis, the cash collections process, and ensure teams deliver timely reporting in accordance with corporate guidance and timelines.
This position shall report to Regional Credit VP and work closely with Finance leaders and team members in the APJ region.
Responsibilities:
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Support establishment of the APJ Center of Excellence
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Set up CoE governance, structure, resourcing, tools and cadence.
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Clear roadblocks, mitigate risks, and support the APJ region in the centralization of Credit & Collections activities.
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Build Credit & Collections team within the CoE and support the transition.
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Support the hiring of skilled and technically inclined Credit & Collections personnel and build capabilities within CoE.
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Design and implement the centralized processes based on the current business unit structure and requirements.
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Play a key role in change management to increase adoption and efficiency of CoE.
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Provide direct support and coaching to in-country teams as they help Credit & Collections members through transitions.
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Setup supporting tools and systems
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Design and implementation of Credit & Collections-related tools to improve efficiency of CoE
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Support relevant tool investment requests prepared by the team, ensure alignment with business needs, and manage the approval process.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: -
Master s / Postgraduate degree with business / finance field of study preferred.
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10 years of relevant working experience in CREDIT & COLLECTIONS, ideally in IT multinational environment with 5-8 of experience directly managing colleagues
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Good analytical skills including but not limited to experience developing and shaping key business performance indicators. Experience in Planning and forecasting is an added advantage.
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Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, data mining, and building dashboards that drive decision making.
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Experience in managing and leading offshoring programs or centers within the APJ region
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Strong Customer Service orientation. Sensitive to business needs, drives efficiency and best practice.
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Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a matrix reporting organization.
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Ability to multitask, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and handle long hours during month-end and quarter-end closing periods.
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Willingness to acquire new skills / product knowledge.
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Is committed to delivering and exceeding expectations.
Key Skills
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.