Accounts Payable Clerk (English-Speaking)

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a vital role in managing our incoming payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing of receivables, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations. Your expertise will directly contribute to our cash flow management and financial stability.
Accurately process incoming payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers and credit cards. Customer Master Data Management: Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer master data, including onboarding new customers and updating existing customer information. Compliance: Ensure customer data complies with internal policies and external regulations.
Functional KPI Management: Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to accounts receivable function and portfolio aging. Reporting: Generate regular reports on AR performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making.
Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of the AR processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (Corporate Finance, Business Administration, Economics).
A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable for a similar role.
Accounting Software: Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Consistent productivity level of minimum 200 accounts credit control.
Data Analytics : Ability to use data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to generate insights and improve processes.
Knowledge of best practices in data security and privacy.
Advanced English skills required.

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