General Mills
Website:
generalmills.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/general-mills
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Manufacturing
Job details:
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.
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