Credit and Collections Analyst

at  Tetra Pak

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what’s good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people’s lives every day.
And we need people like you to make it happen.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for credit granting and support Treasury and Collection Manager for the Andean Market (Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia and Venezuela), including the consistent application of global credit policy / local collection routine and the assessment of the credit worthiness of potential customers. Business partner of Commercial sales team, supporting them to build a long-term customer relationship.
Follow established procedures and guidelines to collect credit information, maintain accurate records, and collect overdue accounts to minimize outstanding debts.
Investigate and analyze credit applications and follow-up on outstanding debts, with emphasis in analysis of days receivables outstanding (DSO).
The position is based Bogota, Colombia.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

As a Credit and Collection Analyst you will:

• Act as the main point of contact for the Key Account Management team in all credit control and collection-related matters, ensuring timely responses and proactive issue resolution.
• Conduct reconciliations of customer accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate cash application and allocation. Overview and follow up of Accounts Receivable aging analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cash flow reports, providing insights and recommendations to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Gather, analyze, and prepare documentation for Credit Committee meetings, facilitating informed decision-making regarding credit approvals and risk management. Run and follow up early payment discount programs for customers assigned.
• Preparing proposal for Accounts Receivable write downs and offs as required.
• Apply strategic payment pressure while maintaining positive customer relationships to ensure collection targets are met without damaging business partnerships. Accounts receivable forecast.
• Analyze issues related to credit collections, present findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in and lead process improvement initiatives related to credit and collections at both regional and customer levels.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and global best practices regarding credit control and collections.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as Sales, Finance, and Customer Service to enhance credit and collection strategies.