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Markham, ON, CA

Credit Analyst - Johnson & Johnson Inc. - Markham, ON-8271130115

Description

Johnson & Johnson Inc. is a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. In Canada, Johnson & Johnson Inc. markets innovative consumer products focusing on skin and hair care, baby care, wound care, oral health and women's health as well as a broad range of well-known and trusted over-the-counter products through our McNeil Consumer Healthcare division.

At Johnson & Johnson Inc. our purpose is to "Bring Science to the Art of Healthy Living" by providing Canadians with some of the most world's most widely used and trusted brands including; JOHNSON'S ® Baby, NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO® LISTERINE®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, TYLENOL®, REACTINE® , BENYLIN® , NICORETTE®, NICODERM® and many more. Based in Markham, Ontario, Johnson & Johnson Inc. employs approximately 400 people and is supported by two manufacturing sites and two R&D facilities located in Guelph, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec.

Position Overview

Through adherence to the Credit - A/R policy and processes protect the company investment in A/R. Establish credit limits, initiate collection activity and control release of orders. Assist in the analysis and reporting of key department and customer metrics.

Key responsibilities:

Recommend and review credit lines as appropriate to Manager, Credit Services.

Ensure that cash is applied & correctly allocated to the AR sub-ledger on a daily basis, and ensure that documents are filed and retained as required

Initiate follow up action on all deductions to the appropriate stakeholders: customers, sales, finance, customer service, customer logistics

Responsible for the achievement of AR metrics for portfolio of accounts

Issue weekly/ monthly reports to internal and external customers on outstanding deductions

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers through proactive dialogue to understand their systems and process requirements, field visits and taking opportunities to exceed expectations. Acts as the VOC.

Attend monthly Credit group meetings as required

Respond to customer, sales, trade spending inquiries

Work with sales, trade spending and customer service to clear unauthorized deductions, and match credit and debit notes. Build and maintain a productive customer & Sales Rep relationship while enduring an efficient process that reduces errors and meets cycle time requirements.

Ensure that invoices and statements are distributed to customers in a timely fashion

Build strong relationships and work effectively with business, key internal/external customers and Sales to maximize process effectiveness.

Participate in quarterly review of Bad Debts and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Reserve

As part of the AR team, review orders pending release to identify issues. Work with internal partners and customers to enable resolution and release of the order.

Assist in the preparation of month-end journal entries and reporting

Qualifications


Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Business related major

Experience:

Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Credit / AR / Finance

Credit or Accounting accreditation an asset

Knowledge of French language - an asset

Knowledge and Skills:

Advanced computer skills, knowledge of SAP, AR software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and BW

Excellent oral & written communication skills

Good interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills with broader business strategy

Proven leadership track record.

Strong customer focus

Strong detail and process orientation

Ability to work in a team environment

BE VITAL in your career. Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.

Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Primary Location:North America-Canada-Ontario-Markham
Organization: Johnson & Johnson Inc. (7695)
Job Function: Accounts Receivable