Credit and Collections Analyst

at  Teleflex

Date: Sep 27, 2024
Location: Bogota, DC, CO
Company: Teleflex
Expected Travel: Up to 25%
Requisition ID: 11094

POSITION SUMMARY

The Credit & Collection Analyst is responsible to independently managing the Latam accounts receivable portfolio assigned with emphasis on Colombia and aligned with the Teleflex Global Collection policy. This includes managing day-to-day customer contact, collections, and troubleshooting customers’ exceptions to invoices with a continuous improvement mindset. The candidate should have the demonstrated ability to deliver consistent improvement in collection results. The position will require collaboration with customers and sales and face-to-face visits with customers as needed.
The Credit & Collection Analyst will act as a liaison with the Credit team and all other order to cash partners and Teleflex business units with a focus on building relationships with external customers. The Credit and Collections Analyst will work closely with Managers to ensure process improvement is ongoing and we are providing excellent customer service internally and externally.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting-preferred
• A minimum of 2 years Credit and Collections experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply accounting principles and procedures.
• SAP Proficiency Preferred. ERP and CRM software experience are a strong plus.
• Excel- advanced.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bi-Lingual Spanish and English required.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform tasks as required
• Excellent planning, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners
• Microsoft office – Word and Excel required
  At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.
  Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.
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• The Ability to problem solves customer credit risk, reasons for lateness, Collection, and billing issues as they arise and proactively work through a solution and or/present options to Management.
• Report portfolio status on demand and effectively utilize systems available to create those reports.
• Understand the concept of Credit risk and the ability to apply it to day-to-day work to reduce risk to Teleflex.
• Root cause and create solutions to all non- standard customer disputes or reasons for non- payment.
• Look for and communicate ideas to improve process over time.
• Support other finance activities like Tax Certifications and invoice/internal control filing and delivery of paperwork inside and outside the office
• Work in collaboration with peers and Managers for a win win outcome.
• Reduce write-offs to bad debt and third-party collections by proactively collecting on accounts receivable.
• Evaluate process and ensure compliance with policy.
• Hybrid work schedule in office and building rapport with other OTC partners