Finance Deductions & Credit Associate (OTC)

At Kellogg Company we have a vision of enriching and delighting the world through foods and brands that matter; with the purpose of nourishing families so that they can flourish and thrive.

Our Vision is to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter.
Driven by our consumers, this is what we aspire to become and want to be on our best day.

Our Purpose is nourishing families so they can flourish and thrive.
This is why Kellogg exists, the role we play in the world and how we deliver our Vision.

Our company is a place where innovation lives on, where we never stop learning and where we’re excited about tomorrow. In 2014, we started an exciting transformation journey towards Global Business Services. GBS is a new global function at Kellogg that is helping to drive growth by simplifying work and innovating processes so that our team worldwide can focus on making and selling great food.

Our GBS Service Centre for Europe is located at Floreasca Business Centre (adjacent to Aurel Vlaicu Metro) and now we want you to join us as we continue our growth in Romania. Be part of a dynamic team, with career progression opportunities.

At Kellogg's we have a vision of enriching and delighting the world through foods and brands that matter; with the purpose of nourishing families so that they can flourish and thrive.
Our Vision and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Simple yet powerful, they define why we're here and where we're going - made possible by the extraordinary talent of everyone who works here. People like you. Our heritage, through the inspiration of W.K. Kellogg, continues to drive our company and keeps us committed to creating a stronger future every day, by putting people first in everything we do.
Operating in more than 180 countries, across 6 continents, with dedication and passion from each and every one of our 30,000 employees, we are extremely proud of our ever growing portfolio of over 1,600 food products, which include iconic brands such as Pringles, Frosties, Special K and Corn Flakes.
Our company is a place where innovation lives on, where we never stop learning and where we’re excited about tomorrow. It is this belief that brings us together and sets us apart.
Now we are creating exciting opportunities in Bucharest with the opening of a new Service Centre at Floreasca Business Centre (adjacent to Aurel Vlaicu Metro). The Service Centre will house our European Finance team to support our entire European business across more than 20 countries.
Grow with US as an Order to Cash Associate specialising in deductions & credit. Working within the OTC team who carry out the entire end to end process, you will be responsible for proactively contacting customers to ensure payments are in progress and for processing all trade and non-trade deduction. You will be also be managing the end to end rebate and overpayment process and processing delivery issues in liaison with the distribution team.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
As an Order to Cash Associate, you will be part of our success by:
Customers and Operations:
Scanning and storing debit note/trade invoices provided by the Customers
Preparing and sending ad hoc reports to local markets with the open deductions
Processing Trade Deductions, including park trade invoices
Directing trade invoices to the right approver in the Local Market
Processing Trade Deductions analyzed and validated by Local Markets.
Conducting trend analysis to drive continuous improvement related to deduction processes and systems
Maintaining a constant focus on achieving and surpassing established metrics
Ensuring consistent application and adherence of all Kellogg OTC policies, including GAAP, SOX, corporate tax structure, and audit requirements as well as adhere to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Providing direction and assistance to global team in resolving issues to meet deduction metrics
Performing analysis for customers
Reviewing and authorizing credit for new customers and payers
Managing requests of credit reviews
Reviewing financial statements both quantitatively and qualitatively to assess risk
Capability-Building and Innovation:
Building individual skills and capabilities through learning opportunities such as training courses and on-the-job training; strive to be a process champion or expert for the end-to-end OTC process
Contributing to the overall learning of the OTC Team through sharing of best work practices and peer-to-peer coaching
Supporting implementation of improvements for process efficiency and quality, as well as control Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to make the processes more effective; may also need to assist with ad hoc projects
Other responsibilities as assigned by GBS Leadership

WHAT DO I NEED TO DEMONSTRATE?

At Kellogg’s, we emphasise on recruiting the best people to help grow our business and build on our success. To be considered for this position, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in finance or a related field
Language Skills: English
Two second languages: Spanish, Italian, French or German (depending on specific market assignment)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Independent problem solving, negotiation and decision making and time-management skills
Preferred
University Degree or equivalent
Experience with SAP ERP system
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities and specific time constraints
Experience working in a shared services, process driven or service center environment
Expertise in Order-to-Cash function including best practices, technologies, processes, procedures and tools
Training and certification in Six Sigma or LEAN
Experience working for a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

By being mindful and committed to W.K. Kellogg's ideals, we uphold our founder’s dedication to people and their well-being. We promote an environment where we can push beyond boundaries and across borders to create foods and brands that help to fuel the best in everyone everywhere.

As our company continues to grow, our people grow with it. Through our values-based culture, we create a stronger future every day — enriching communities and nurturing careers by putting people first in everything we do.

Kellogg's is a GR-R-REAT place to work and here are some of the reasons why:
Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus Scheme
Medical Plan
23 days Annual Holiday
Training Opportunities
Global Career Opportunities
Recognition Programme
Flexible Working Arrangements
Lunch Vouchers
Energising Social Events
Recruitment Process:

Once we have received your application, one of our Kellogg's Recruitment team will be in touch with you to let you know what happens next.

The Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.