Job Description

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Job Purpose and Overview:

Ensure timely and accurate collection of customer payments, maintain healthy cash flow, and support the organization’s financial stability through effective management of credit and receivables.

What will you do as an Accounts Payable Analyst at Dawn Foods:

• Maintaining the Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger to enable timely cash collection.
• Build and sustain regular communication with customer´s finance departments to achieve prompt invoice payments.
• Monitor Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Monitor customer trading terms to ensure full compliance with company (Dawn) policies and requirements.
• Ensure customer statements, dunning and invoices are issued in line with agreed schedules.
• Ensure that the companies´ credit control and debt collection procedures are followed, escalating cases when necessary.
• Liaise with team lead to arrange implementation of legal proceedings when required.
• Support Balance sheet reconciliation for account receivables.
• Ensure compliance with the Group's Treasury rules and Credit Limits.
• Review and validate blocked orders in credit control.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Monitor and control bank receipt payments ie SEPA
• Execute Direct Debit runs and ensure their timely processing.
• Assist in monthly financial closing (MeC) and reporting activities.
• Perform any other reasonable duties required.

What does it take to be an Accounts Payable Analyst at Dawn Foods:

Academic level required by the position holder:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required.

Minimum Applicable Years of Experience and Area/Field:

At least 3 years’ experience of accounts receivable, collections and credit control functions.

Additional Notes:

• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• SAP experience is an advantage.
• Good communications skills, oral and written.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Relationships:

Internal:

• Sales Director/Managers & TSM’s
• Customer Service
• Internal Auditors

External:

• Customers
• Credit rating agencies
• 3rd Party Professional Advisers (Auditors/Legal / Tax advisors etc).

Languages:

• Fluent written & spoken English required.
• Fluent written & spoken French is a plus.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

Why should you apply:

At Dawn you`ll be part of an innovative company that recognizes and values your unique contributions and supports you in achieving your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, providing development opportunities to help you progress in your career. Our package includes:

• Competitive salary
• 22 days of annual leave + a day off to celebrate your birthday
• Health insurance for you and one member of the family
• Life insurance
• Meal Allowance: 10,46€
• Transportation allowance: 7,00€

You’ll also enjoy benefits such as:

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Volunteering program to give back to your community
• Internal recognition platform.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Monthly wellness initiatives.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 38265