Specialist Credit - Portuguese or French Excitingtimes at adidas! As we continue to grow, we’re building a pool oftalented professionals for future opportunities in Credit and Collections. By applying, you’ll join our talent pipeline, andwe’ll reach out when a role that matches your profile becomesavailable. We look forward to connect with you! Purpose &Overall; Relevance for the Organisation: adidas GBS delivers highquality services for Finance and Accounting. In Bogotá we areopening a new GBS center with the aim of serving the regioncountries in several processes. Credit and Collections areresponsible for performing daily activities such as Dunning and Collection, Dispute management and Credit Management. The teamdelivers all activities in a timely manner and with the requiredquality. The team supports projects, including processstandardisation, tools implementation and other ad hoc projects. Key Responsibilities and General Accountabilities: - Establish aclose and trustful relationship with the Customer, proactivelyanticipating issues - Ensure timely collection of receivables byworking closely with the customer and other finance teams andresolving the causes of non-payment - Drive timely collection byfollowing up on overdue invoices with customers, collectionagencies and end consumers - Manage customer relationship, whichincludes problem resolution and root cause analysis, identifyingand proposing solutions to area manager - Assess & review thecredit risk on the customer on a regular basis, calculate andsuggest the required credit limits - Decide on the release of theblocked orders and ensure timely release - Provide insight in thedevelopment of the accounts receivable position of the customer tosales and finance teams - Act as the first point of contact for theprocess related issues and escalations - Manage the relationshipwith customer service and other stakeholders in the business -Identify the improvement opportunities and support theirimplementation - Lead the process and improvement focused projectsfor Credit and Collections - Support ongoing projects for theimplementation of technology solutions - Ensure the lowest possiblewrite off for uncollectable balances - Provide insight into thecalculation of the required provision for uncollectable balances -Support requests from partner Finance departments - Establish andmaintain strong financial controls over the work performed - Actingas the backup for the Team Leader, supporting on day-to-day teamorganization and task allocation - Support Team Leader in reportingarea KPIs and following up on improvements implementation Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Strong Finance Acumen -Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus -Ability to read, write and communicate in English and Portuguese,or English and French - Ability to pay close attention to detailand high degree of customer orientation - Strong problem solvingand analytical skills - Highly results driven and self-motivatedteam player - Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn andapproach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious - Availability to travel for periods of 3 to 4 weeks RequisiteEducation and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: - 3-5 yearsrelevant work experience in the accounting / business area - Broadand deep theoretical understanding of job function - Fluent in English/French or English/Portuguese - Solid experience with SAP ATADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOTENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH INTHEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OFBEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THATARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WINWHILE PLAYING FAIR. - COURAGE: Speak up when you see anopportunity; step up when you see a need. - OWNERSHIP: Pick up theball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. -INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new andbetter ways of doing things. - TEAMPLAY: Win together. Workcollaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. - INTEGRITY: Playby the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’sstandards. - RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, beinclusive and show dignity to all. adidas celebrates diversity,supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in ourworkplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discriminationtoward any of our applicants or employees. We are an EqualOpportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Finance