International Collections Specialist Emea

Summary

This individual will manage specific finance functions related to the collections of delinquent receivables for a portfolio of accounts in the EMEA region in order to maintain the WHR cash flow. The qualified candidate will be required to converse and communicate in English as a minimum in relation to the portfolio coverage and other languages could be beneficial.

• In addition they will work closely with franchisees and Field Operations, as well as internal departments mainly Finance & Legal ensuring that franchisee’s and hotels financial obligations to WHR are met in a satisfactory manner. Areas of responsibility mainly include but are not limited to collection and missing withholding tax receipt calls;
• resolving past due accounts;
• negotiating payment arrangements;
• reviewing financial statements;
• fielding incoming calls;
• recommending accounts for next collection steps, account reconciliations including submitting write-offs and payment processing details;

reconciling withholdingtax receipts and VAT (where applicable) and perform withholding and VAT (where applicable) adjustments and other miscellaneous write-offs.

The individual will also be required to complete the daily identification and application of payments and special projects.

They require an understanding of withholding tax implications. Additionally, this individual is required to identify and resolve financial issues, as well as communicate such issues to Senior Finance management on a timely basis.

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Experience / Certificates / Education