Financial Accounting Team Leader O2C

You will be joining a FTSE100 organization, Croda, which is dedicated to the purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With a market capitalization of approximately 6 billion and a global workforce of nearly 6,000 employees, our innovative science is the foundation of products that impact our daily lives. As a key player behind some of the world's most renowned brands, we are committed to developing sustainable and groundbreaking ingredients that offer essential functionalities to the Consumer Care markets. In your role as a Financial Accounting Team Leader O2C, you will play a crucial part in our finance team, ensuring the efficient collection of receivables from customers and adherence to Croda's credit and ethics policies. We are seeking individuals who are degree qualified in Accounting, hold an MBA, or are semi-qualified CA professionals. Your experience in credit management processes, familiarity with SAP (experience with S/4 is advantageous), strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate assertively with customers are essential. Knowledge of Transfer Pricing Compliance, FEMA, Companies Act, and Income Tax will be beneficial. You should possess the capability to work collaboratively within a team and also lead it effectively. Your responsibilities will include leading the Credit Control team in a Financial Shared Services Centre by establishing objectives, conducting annual appraisals, and ensuring the personal and professional growth of team members. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of complex work procedures, including credit control processes, relevant laws, and GST and Income Tax regulations. Maintaining robust relationships with the commercial team, finance colleagues, and other stakeholders, as well as continuously reviewing and enhancing credit control processes for efficiency and compliance, will be part of your role. You will demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills in addressing credit-related issues, coordinating with various Croda entities managed by the shared service Centre, and ensuring compliance with the Company's Credit Policy. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing balance sheet schedules, handling audit queries, analyzing overdue accounts, and communicating with customers to facilitate timely settlements. Identifying and implementing strategies for improved cash collection, adhering to the Internal Group ethics framework, and collaborating with internal departments, especially sales & marketing and customer service, are critical aspects of your role. Joining our organization offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including free parking, comprehensive medical benefits, transportation support, career development opportunities, generous leave policies, and more. If you are a proactive and skilled professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial domain and be part of a dynamic team at Croda, we invite you to apply for the Financial Accounting Team Leader O2C position.,