Accounts Receivable Specialist

The purpose of the role is to collect all monies owing to Informa within collections policies and procedures to ensure that collection targets are met and to also collect monies owing from customers who have exceeded credit limits or terms to minimize bad debts.You must be able to maintain a caring, efficient, knowledgeable and effective interface with customers and colleagues at all times, resolve customer queries and collect payments within credit terms whilst maintaining and enhancing hard won customer relationships.You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to and that specific duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues.The Credit Control Specialist is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:Ensuring customer portal is highlighted to customers when contactedResponsible for collecting all monies owing to Informa within credit control policies and procedures to ensure that collection targets are metCollect monies owing from customers who have exceeded credit limits or terms to minimize bad debts Build close internal and external relationships with Sales and customersResponsible for ensuring all customer contact notes are entered and updated into SAP or appropriate systemManage the outstanding sales balances falling due and contact customers to obtain payment before the event start date if applicable to your divisionTo resolve queries in a timely fashion and collect aged debt with a view to minimizing bad debt provisionManage simple disputes and escalate complex disputes to the Team LeaderTo achieve the monthly cash collection targets set for your specific section of accountsResponsible for looking after any unallocated cash items sitting on your set of accounts and work with the Cash Application team to have the monies applied if you are able to gain the appropriate back up from the customer.Responsible for providing weekly reports to the Business detailing current levels of debt if applicable for your divisionProvide/complete necessary documentation to customers to ensure the payment can be processed (vendor request forms, W9, W8, residency forms, tax exempt certificates, withholding tax certificates, etc.)