Credit and Collection Specialist page is loaded Credit and Collection Specialist Apply locations Colombia - Bogotá time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-1868 Position Summary As member of the Credit and Collections team, you will provide professional and focused services to Customers and optimize Vantage’s cash-flow. You will be responsible for all collections activities on the assigned portfolios as well as for review of customers' credit reports and other relevant information to assess credit risk and make necessary recommendations and decisions. Additionally, applying policies and procedures in the timely handling, processing and deposit of cash receipts will be one of your main tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Handle complex Customer Portfolio with high impact in the business. Review financial statements, customer´s commercial profile, sales forecast and establish credit limits and set payment terms. Perform annual credit limit review for existing customers. Manage customer relationship, which includes problem resolution and root cause analysis, identifying and proposing solutions to area manager. Manage the relationship with customer service and other stakeholders in the business. Provide insight into the calculation of the required provision for uncollectable balances. Support requests from partner Finance departments. Utilize reporting area KPIs to support activities, identify improvement opportunities and support their implementation. The Ideal Candidate Desired Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar fields is required. A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the accounting or related field. A minimum of 1 year in the credit and cash applications space is a plus. Fluency in English (at least B2). Knowledge, Skills, & Talents Knowledge of basic accounting principles and good knowledge of credit and collections processes are an advantage. Ability to identify problems & find appropriate solutions. Power Bi/Power Automate & Power pivot is a plus. Ability to follow procedures and guidelines to successfully maintain a standard required. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to deal tactfully, confidently, and ethically with both internal and external customers. Computer literate and previous experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is essential. This role is target-driven, and the candidate must have the ability to work independently, with initiative, self-motivation, discipline and high standard of work ethic. Equal Employment Opportunity Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. About Vantage Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction. We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr