Accounts Receivable

We are hiring for the position of Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to be based in our office in Lugano (Switzerland) for immediate start. You will be reporting to our Senior Director, Global Treasury & AP/AR, Global Finance, and will become part of our global Finance Team. You will be working closely with different internal departments and external financial service companies.

This position is full-time with a hybrid schedule (three fixed days/week in the office, and the flexibility to work from home two days). Our company is home to employees from various backgrounds that speak a range of languages.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Approve invoices according to company practices
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
• Perform daily cash management duties: prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Oversee and manage all Accounts Receivables consolidated reporting
• Create reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested, other weekly (Aging) and monthly reports
• Monthly/Weekly reconcile accounts receivable and bank
• Prepare analytical and ratio analysis in relation to A/R for management to gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees
• Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, audit and cost accounting
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
• Collaborate closely with teammates to improve service quality and define required actions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Profile:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivables management, accounting, and approving invoices in an international environment
• You are proficient in Navision/Dynamics 365 and MS Office tools, in particular advanced Excel Skills
• You are business fluent in English, and knowledge of an additional European language is an advantage
• You have a high level of knowledge of European VAT requirements
• You have preferably worked in a medium-big sized international environment, previous experience in the pharmaceuticals sector is an advantage
• You have excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative mindset
• You are a great team player with a good sense for different cultures and working environments
• You are able to maintain good customer relationships and anticipate their needs
• You have a high level of accuracy for data entry and can work quickly and efficiently
• You are capable of working independently, managing priorities and following the company policies.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing