Manager, Accounts Receivable

Job Description

Role x You:

The Manager, Accounts Receivable will oversee the day-to-day operations of a full cycle AR department, managing customer relationships and maintaining strong communication and rapport with internal and external departments. The perfect candidate will come from a similar size, high volume department with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with both collaborative and hands-on efforts. This role is based in VICE's London office, working in a hybrid capacity (in-office and remote) and will report to the Senior Manager, Global Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for billing for Netherlands entity and collections for Middle East entity
• Ensure high quality invoice and collection processes that comply with appropriate legislation
• Review and approve all invoices generated by associates for accuracy and completeness
• Process standardization for Accounts Receivable across EMEA region
• Regular review of AR aging reports and customer accounts reconciliations
• Manage monthly close of Accounts Receivable, reconciling AR sub-ledger to general ledger
• Customer record management
• Ensure effective performance of cash flow is achieved through maximizing cash collection and reducing debts to targeted level
• Drive the collection process, ensuring that the team is developed and motivated to achieve monthly targets
• Deliver the weekly cash flow forecast to Treasury
• Liaise internally with other departments to manage/ drive collections and resolve disputes
• Handle escalations for AR associates and tackle difficult collections
• Monthly review of bad debts and adequacy of bad debt provisions
• Provide support and holiday cover for the AR Associates
• Support the delivery of internal and external audits requirements
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned
• Will be required to manage 3 direct reports

You have these:
• 4+ years progressive accounting experience with focus on accounts receivable, including experience managing a team in similar size company
• Core credit management experience with proven track record in cash collection
• NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
• Solid understanding of process and data workflows
• Experience in Media/Advertising industry or fast paced environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel / Word
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and good knowledge of VAT across EMEA
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and multiple currencies
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide succinct and articulate credit analysis and recommendations within VICE
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across functional teams and provide a credible voice for the AR team
• Confident, organized, reliable, adaptable, detail oriented, hands-on, proactive and responsive
• Strong time management and prioritization skills and the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VICE Media (VICE.com, VICE Studios, VICE TV, Virtue, VICE News, Refinery29, PULSE Films, i-D) is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d80ppq-3-141-24-134-42 in your application.