Cash Application Team Lead

Company: Unilever
Location: Englewood Cliffs
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Background & Purpose of the Job

Through the partnership of the 3rd party cash application team and Unilever, the Cash Application Team Lead manages the cash application, usage of High Radius, relieving of receivables, and deduction creation of cash coming into Unilever through lock box and EFT with a target of 24 hours for both domestic and export customers.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

* Responsible to provide support to the 3rd party team


* Review unapplied cash trends, on account cash trends and incorrectly applied cash.


* Provide global reporting


* Coordinate weekly/Monthly HRC Meetings for problem solving and process improvement


* Support M&A activity and bank / lockbox changes


* Act as second escalation point for issues as well as identify possible process improvements.


* Own the communication to internal and external audit regarding the data provided and ensure compliance



You're a strategy guru: Forward thinking approach to changing internal and external customer behaviors and protect Unilever assets

You're a dot connector: Utilize personal insight into complex situations to break existing patterns of working, creating business improvement and growth opportunities

You're a story teller: Find the story within the data and persuade others to take action

You're a changemaker: Identify, drive and strategically influence other departments within Unilever to understand root cause of misapplied payments and come up with creative solutions to reduce or prevent future errors.

What You'll Need To Succeed

* Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years in related field.


* Strong SAP knowledge


* Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point),


* Internal controls (SOX), HRC experience is a plus.


* Additional Skills: General Accounting ability, collaboration, effective communication, strategic influencing and change management.



What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth - Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits - Every Voice Matters - Global Reach - Unilever: Life - LinkedIn - Strategy - Unilever - Why work for Unilever - Careers at Unilever - Unilever Global Website - Check Out Our Space

For office-based, Research & Development, and remote positions, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to be eligible for employment. Religious and/or medical accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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