Finance Executive

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Support the credit control function by monitoring collection process with customers and sales force, reviewing debtors in order to minimise financial risk and secure the financial position of Jotun in accordance with Jotun’s business strategy. Support the Finance function by preparing and executing tasks, timely processing of book entries, preparing required information and reports in line with internal and external requirements to ensure correct financial data is available at the right time.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor collection, customers, and sales force activities to minimize overdue and stolen days.
• Provide documentation for legal recovery processes and assist in organizing monthly credit meetings with the sales force to minimize the company’s credit risk.
• Analyze financial information and set credit risk categories and credit limits, and authorizing the release of orders on hold to ensure bad debts are kept to a minimum and cash is collected in accordance with the Jotun credit policy.
• Monitor and control debts within the agreed credit term to customers to reduce the company risk exposure.
• Monitor the credit limits and payment trends of various customers by reviewing periodic reports to mitigate exposure to potential bad debts.
• Ensure account receivables' security by reviewing the AR confirmation with each customer.
• Ensure high quality and compliance on financial execution by contacting customers or vendors in case of discrepancies to be solved, to be perceived as a reliable customer and supplier.
• Ensure adequate internal control procedures are established and maintained by reviewing schedules of authority and auditors’ comments in order to maintain financial and procedural discipline.
• Ensure timely and safe credit management and collection to align with business strategy and focus on credit risk management.
• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded and effective internal control is in place.
• Processing of invoices (internal recharges).
• Support in processing monthly and yearly report.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for:

• Experience of working in similar positions for a structured company
• Good self-organizing ability
• Team player and support the Team to pursuit department goals
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS/SAP)
• Proficiency in Office 365
• Proficiency in Italian and English (spoken and written)

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• A modern working environment
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Italia S.R.L.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

14.11.2024

WHO WE ARE

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Europe Sales is composed of the following legal entities located in 6 different countries - head offices: Jotun B.V (Netherlands) - Spijkenisse, Jotun Cyprus - Limassol, Jotun Deutschland - Hamburg, Jotun France – La Ciotat, Paris, Jotun Italia - Trieste and Jotun Polska - Gdansk. This structure brings opportunities and allows us to boost growth and development. By sharing professional expertise in the Coatings industry and support functions we optimize synergy among our teams across the countries.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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