Analyst, GFO, Collections (French)

Synonymous with accuracy, integrity and trust, Dow Jones & Company is one of the most respected brands in providing news and business information worldwide.

You will report to the EMEA Collections Supervisor based in Dow Jones London Office, UK and would cover several EMEA offices.

Responsibilities:

+ Regular and professional quality phone calls and email contact with assigned customers to build customer relationships and to ensure minimum bad debt risk through timely payment of invoices and account reconciliations.

+ Manage the assigned accounts forecasts to facilitate payment projections.

+ Interact daily with clients regarding the overdue invoices and payment issues. This is to be completed by achieving assigned collections and call quality targets

+ Provide high-quality customer service in a timely manner

+ Maintain client confidentiality and deliver a consistent and professional level of service at all times

+ Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships within all departments within the company, mainly with Sales, Disputes and Order Processing (Billing)

+ Act in compliance with company goals, policies, and procedures as they pertain to collection activity, our collections strategy and specified Accounts Receivable goals and objectives

+ Inform sales representatives and Collections management of significant changes in account status in a timely and professional manner

+ Meet defined department and individual goals along with assigned month end reporting deadlines and activity metrics

+ Properly escalate accounts at risk to Management in a timely manner per company Policy

+ Maintain regular and detailed notes and client information in the online collection tool

+ Research and perform special projects and other activities as needed

Experience Required:

+ Fluent French and English Speaker

+ Degree holder in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related disciplines preferable

+ Collections experience in a Corporate & B2B environments preferable

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

+ Maintain a high level of customer service, internally and externally.

+ Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines

+ Solid Microsoft suite skills, including excel, and Google workspace

+ Strong attention to detail, goal oriented, the ability to work independently,

+ Good time management, prioritizing skills and working on tight deadlines

+ Positive working attitude and relationship with internal and external stakeholders

**Our Benefits:**

+ Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans

+ Paid Time Off and Leaves

+ Education Benefits

+ Family Care Benefits

+ Career Growth Programs

+ Subscription Discounts

+ Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Finance

Job Category: Finance

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Req ID: 44285