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By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Pharmaceuticals
Description:
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare - a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims for improving patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Twenty-nine medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology; Life Sciences Industry eight years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). The Roche Group, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is active in over 100 countries and in 2016 employed more than 94,000 people worldwide. In 2016, Roche invested CHF 9.9 billion in R&D and posted sales of CHF 50.6 billion. Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan
Job Description
Key Challenges
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers through analysis of financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories.
- Recommend credit limits and terms of credit based on thorough assessments.
- Manage high-risk accounts and make decisions on extending or withdrawing credit.
- Monitor accounts receivable balances and ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Develop and implement effective collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO).
- Handle major collection cases, negotiate payment plans, and resolve complex disputes with key accounts.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and relevant local laws regarding credit and collections.
- Prepare regular reports on the status of receivables and collection efforts, maintaining accurate records.
- Promote a customer-centric approach in credit and collection activities, providing excellent customer service.
- Foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, respecting cultural differences and collaborating with the commercial team for effective collection support.
Who you are as our ideal candidate:
- You hold a completed bachelor's in business administration / accounting / finance or similar.
- You have accumulated at least 3-5 years' experience in credit controlling with experience in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- You excel in relationship management, teamwork, and collaboration, demonstrating accountability and integrity in all activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent communication and negotiation abilities. You should be open to continuous learning and capable of traveling both nationally and internationally as needed.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time