AR & Trade Investment Accountant A&T

Job DescriptionJob Title: AR & trade investment Accountant Africa & TradingDepartment: Finance-Controlling team-AR & trade investmentReports to: AR & Trade investment manager Africa & TradingLocation: Africa & Trading Commercial officeRole PurposeThis role will lead Accounts Receivable activities for Africa and Export (Trading) customers, with responsibility for balance sheet reconciliation and reporting through Black Line. It will also support the AR & Trade Investment Manager in driving process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and the implementation of new projects.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness partner with sales functions for both Africa & Trading customer plus <Affiliates.Work> closely with the sales teams on aligning with company policies and procedures to drive performance excellence.Ensure that all claims for Trade drives & MT Incentives are accurately in line with the approved contract and approved according to the SOA. Plus ensure proof of performance process is in place.Own the discussions with the distributors for collections/ settlement.Conduct a quarterly reconciliation with the Distributors & Follow up with AR for other customers.Handle the contract management process with the sales team.Ensure proper compliance and adherence to the AR and trade spend policies and procedures.Conduct review for Trade drives and incentives claims received from the distributors.Follow up ageing & collections with commercial and Africa & Trading customers.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent. (Qualified certificate would be preferred).Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience. (FMCG would be preferred) however junior level accepted as well.Language Knowledge: Arabic and EnglishTechnical Skills Agility & enthusiasmPassion for improving and a proactive natureComplex Analytical skillsAbility to SimplifyResult drivenSoft Skills Good communication skills with both inside and outside KHC.Problem-solvingTeamworkCreative thinkingLocation(s)El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.