Accounts Receivable Accountant

Company & Business Area Description

Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification and technical assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of industries.

Originated in 1864, DNV GL operates globally in more than 100 countries with our 15,000 professionals dedicated to helping our customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.

The Global Shared Services (GSS) organization within DNV GL provides high quality, cost effective services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate Management & Procurement. The delivery requirements are based on Global Service Level Agreements between the Business Area, group Centre and GSS.

GSS is about bringing a team of true process experts together; providing global standard services and competence based advisory services. We are driven by our poeple’s competence and motivation to support the Business Areas and Group Centre. As a GSS employee you will act in a professional, international, multi-cultural and service oriented environment. You will have opportunities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise and build network with colleagues around the world.

In Poland, DNV GL has a strong presence with more than 300 employees working within Maritime, Business Assurance, Energy, Software and GSS, with GSS IT delivering services to DNV GL worldwide.

GSS is expanding in Poland by building a centre in Gdynia, delivering selected services within HR, Finance, Real Estate Management & Procurement.

We are looking for dedicated employees with strong skill sets, a proffesional service oriented attitude and team spirit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building our new centre and working within an international organization with a globally recognized brand.

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Local Unit & Position Description

The Global Centre Finance will deliver high quality services to European countries related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Record to Report processes. Services will be rendered in close collaboration with the GSS Finance Regional Centres, together developing the Global Shared Service Finance function for DNV GL.

We are seeking Accounts Receivable Accountants for the Global Centre GSS Finance based in Gdynia, Poland.

Accounts Receivable Accountants will initially report to the Head of Section for Accounts Receivable. The Accounts Receivable Accountant is a member of a team of accountants; overseeing all AR-related duties of a given geographical region.

To succeed in this role, you need to a team player with ability to create an atmosphere of motivation and enthusiasm to be part of building up the Global Centre. You will play a key role in service implementation of the accounts receivable processes.

Key Tasks

• Daily application of receipts to customer accounts
• Resolving bank/General Ledger discrepancies pertaining to receipts from daily bank reconciliations
• Working with external customers to reconcile any payment/billing discrepancies
• Working with Business Area finance colleagues to resolve old items on AR aging
• Reconciling Accounts Receivable sub-ledger against General Ledger
• Issuing accouns statements and automated payment reminders to our external customers
• Following up on overdue invoices with relevant Business Areas
• Generating past due collection notices and regular follow-up thereof
• Ensuring that aged debt reporting is accurate and up to date
• Preparing bad debt reserve in accordance with corporate accounting policies & guidelines and submitting it to General Ledger accountant for processing
• Ensuring that AR write-offs are properly authorized as per chart of authority before submitting for booking

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Minimum two years of experience of Accounts Receivable processing in a high volume environment
• Demonstrated experience with General Ledger account reconciliations including month-end closing processes and general knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of Oracle preferred
• Previous experience with a Professional Services Company preferred
• Excellent English skills required, written and verbal (Additional European language skills will be an advantage)
• Characteristics of Successful Employees
• Excellent communication skills and cultural awareness
• Positive attitude, customer centric mind-set and willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals
• Ability to build good relationships with different stakeholders
• Attentive to detail and deadlines
• Sharp judgment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proven ability to learn and understand new software/accounting systems

Opportunities Beyond Business

Our mission is to safeguard life, property and the environment. By joining us, you will work towards our meaningful vision: to make a global impact for a safe and sustainable future.

DNV GL offers an attractive working environment in an international organization that invests in developing our people. To ensure you are equipped both now and in the future to deliver on expectations within your area, you will receive training fit to your level and role. All newly hired employees can expect to receive induction training, facilitating their transition into the new position. We are situated in a modern and attractive office in a certified sustainable building. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, and relocation allowance if applicable.

If you want to be part of actively shaping the future of a dynamic company with more than a 150 years heritage, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please visit our website at www.dnvgl.com

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