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Zimmer Biomet Accounts Receivable Specialist in Johannesburg, South Africa

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

Responsible and accountable to provide finance analytics, reporting and issue resolution for GBS supporting Accounts Receivables.

How You'll Create Impact

Accounts Receivables:

• Direct interaction with customers – collection of overdue payments

• Investigate and resolve any reconciling discrepancies on Customer accounts.

• Customer site visits when required - for document submissions or dispute resolutions

• Providing Instructions on clearings for Cash Application department

• Verification of clearings and account reconciliation

• Attending meetings concerning situation of specific customers (concerning finance, commercial, treasury)

• Responding timely to inquiries from internal and external customers

• Support month end closing activities on accurate and timely basis

• Prepare various Accounts Receivables standard and Metrics reports on a timely basis

• Prepare monthly calculations of Bad debt for various business units and provide analysis

General:

• Prepare and analyze monthly metrics and SLAs for Accounts Receivables, perform root cause analysis to remediate any process delivery issues

• Perform ad-hoc reporting and provide analysis to management

• Support internal and external audits and provide documentation as required

• Proactive resolution of issues and concerns

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong understanding of Medical accounts including Private and Government hospitals.

• Very strong analytical skills and strong understanding of accounting principles,

• Solid understanding Accounts Receivables and Compliance risk processes an advantage

• Knowledge of information systems and their application to Accounts Receivable (High Radius, SAP, etc.) an advantage

• Very strong skills with Microsoft products (especially Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

• Strong forward and process thinking skills and good understanding of system functionalities Strong Communication skills (oral and written)

• Exhibits a high level of attention to details.

• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines

• Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.

• Good organization skills and problem solving skills

• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills

Your Background

• Matriculation, Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience required in Accounts Receivables.

Travel Expectations

Travel required to the various provinces when required

Up to 30%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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