Executive - Finance Accounting

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

OVERVIEW

This position is responsible to make prompt and accurate processing of Customer Invoices and to manage Customer Aged trail balance as per the agreed SLA’s/ Goals. Build relationships with the stakeholders to ensure smooth day to day functioning. Adherence to all audit control requirements and SOX requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational Management

• Processing the customer’s promotional invoices - Pivotal role in AR identification, reason code segregation and deduction / payment clearing.
• Maintain an accurate and current accounts receivable trial balance in SAP. 
• Manage allocated delinquent accounts to achieve monthly recovery targets. Identify control risks and possible failures in the process and fix them
• Proactively manage and resolve invoice-related issues, including reconciliation with promotional plans, to drive efficient recovery and accurately reflect deductions.
• Lead inventory reconciliation and ensure accurate inventory management across systems
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including IDOC errors, IR/GR mismatches, and over/short variances
• Execute end-to-end transactional grain accounting for mills and terminals, including unloads, sales invoice settlements, millfeed processing, and shipment creation in UGS, with strong accuracy and timeliness focus
• Oversee product costing, new SKU/material set up in SAP, and conduct BOM (Bills of material) reviews and audits
• Work closely with cross functional, Global business partners, vendors and Internal teams to resolve and reconcile account discrepancies.
• Ensure clear process documentation is in place, utilized and updated in timely manner. Develop expertise in utilizing customer websites for sourcing customer support/documentation /Repayment
• Support audit and control processes to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements 
• Understanding end to end, upstream/downstream business impacts
• Follow up and remind distributors for Order receipts & processing (Revenue Recognition) entry on timely manner, respecting
• Drop to plant and month closing calendar-Sharing PFIs with customers
• Maintain order tracking information (order sheet) and share visibility with customers.Secure in transit confirmation and end of month reported stock as an input for demand planner to run accurate DRP
• Coordinate on bookings with approved lines/forwarders-where applicable
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all exports comply with domestic and international regulations, including trade agreements, customs laws, and embargoes.
• Accurate Documentation: Procure complete and accurate required export documents as per country.
• Efficient Customs Clearance: Work closely with customs brokers to streamline the clearance process.
• Follow-up on payment with customer before shipment reaches the destination port. Ensure timely receipt by distributors of correct and valid documents
• Handles Letter of credit process where needed. Ensure timely and correct invoicing to close monthly sales target
• Ensure customers and plants adhere to the SLA, proactively address clarifications, and promptly report any ambiguities to stakeholders and leaders to resolve issues in advance.
• Filing as per audit requirements (Attach SWBL Copy/Express BL release, container loading report copy along with Invoice copies and other related shipment documents)
• Ensure high service level toward internal customers to collaborate on high KPIs history
• Adhere to company procedures and deadlines · Extended support required during weekend/ Month end, as per business requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Participation in driving Continuous improvement within Process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree Requirements: Full Time Graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory)
• Minimum years of related experience required: 2+ Years.
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting with more focus on Accounts Receivable Management.
• SAP Knowledge, MS Office etc.
• Strong customer relations, articulation & communication skills
• Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance & Accounts/ BMS/BBS
• Preferred years of related experience: 0-2 years

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.