Accounting Analyst- Receivables / Credit Controller

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:Ensuring timely payments of invoices by regularly following up with the customers.Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities. Research and resolve payment discrepancies.Review AR aging to ensure compliance, follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.Generate age analysis, monitoring debtor?s balance to ensure reduction of DSO and BDP.Following Cigna?s established Credit Control policies, follow-up schedules and procedures.Liaising with business partners, internal and external customers and maintaining accurate records.Negotiate with clients on payment extension requests, investigate and respond to client relevant enquiries, reconciliation of statement of accounts.Starting legal proceedings if clients do not pay their debts as per agreement. Reconcile bank statements and posting receipts to accounting systems.Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally.Assist with month-end closing, collect data and prepare monthly metrics.Report to management on outstanding issues, whilst highlighting potential debtor problems.Prerequisites:5 years of experience in credit control preferably in insurance industry. Bachelors / Master?s degree in accounting or related field.Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.Proficient in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Advanced abilities with Excel.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to listen and negotiate with customers.Confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders.Excellent time management skills and ability to priorities a demanding workload.Analytical skills and thorough attention to detail.High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.About CignaCigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you?ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people?s lives. What difference will you make?Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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