Mars
Accounts Receivable F/M/X
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Job Description:
Assignment Sept 2026 to Oct 2027
Royal Canin is undertaking a major transformation programme called EOS to deliver against its strategy of being Fit for Future and removing business risk. The transformation has 4 key elements: new technology including implementation of SAP4 HANA, E2E standardized core processes, a strengthened data & analytics foundation, supported by a dedicated transformation team and change management. Following a successful pilot in Poland the 1st wave of implementations will go live in summer 2027 and RC EKA (European Key Accounts) will be one of 3 units to participate in the first wave. The approach will see local associates with relevant expertise moving onto the project and their day-to-day roles covered via backfills for the length of the project. EKA operates a unique model within Mars, delivering to major pan-European online customers operating in 28 markets and supplying direct ex-factory from 5 factories across Europe. It’s a small team of 37 associates with each role having high responsibility and impact.
This role will be part of the backfill team covering day to day responsibilities in the running of the unit and it offers pan European perspective and stakeholders, in-depth and varied customer dynamics, and an agile entrepreneurial environment.
This role is responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable and cash collection activities for EKA, ensuring accurate customer accounts, timely cash collection and effective management of outstanding receivables.
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A key responsibility of the role is also to support the Accounts Receivable Financing (ARF) programme, a bank financing arrangement used to optimize working capital and cash flow. The role will coordinate the operational aspects of ARF, including funding requests, reconciliations, reporting, bank interactions and monitoring of related fees and transactions.
The role will also support the VAT process, contributing to accurate VAT reporting, reconciliations, documentation and compliance activities in collaboration with the 3rd party advisor and tax teams.
What are we looking for?
- May be qualified by experience or a professional accounting qualification
- Experience of financial operations and accounts receivable is necessary
- Knowledge of Navision would be beneficial
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring accurate customer accounts, reconciliations and timely processing of transactions.
- Monitor customer balances and drive cash collection, following up on overdue invoices and resolving payment discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain AR ageing and collection reporting, highlighting key risks and actions to the Financial Controller.
- Work closely with Commercial, Customer Service and customers to resolve disputes and outstanding items impacting cash collection.
- Support the Accounts Receivable Financing (ARF) programme, including funding requests, repayments and monitoring of outstanding financing.
- Perform regular ARF and bank reconciliations and monitor related fees, interest and transactions.
- Liaise with the bank and internal Finance teams on ARF queries, reporting and operational matters.
- Support the VAT process, including VAT reconciliations, reporting and preparation of supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with the 3rd party VAT advisor and tax teams to provide information and resolve VAT-related queries.
- Contribute to month-end closing, financial controls and continuous improvement of AR, cash collection, ARF and VAT processes
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What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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