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Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Location: Sao Paolo, Brazil

Reports To: Head of Accounting and Consolidation Surface Solutions

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Accounting Specialist with strong focus on Cash Collection to join our Surface Solutions Finance Team.

The Surface Solutions business of Merck, a mid-sized multinational leader in the pigments industry, is subject to a planned divestment to the company Global New Materials International (GNMI) as of August 2025. GNMI is headquartered in China. Surface Solutions is planned to become a standalone business under GNMI ownership. In this context, a fully-fledged, dedicated Finance function for Surface Solutions needs to be build up. For this function we are looking for an Accounting Specialist. This role is subject to a transfer to GNMI with the business unit in August.

This position is important to establish and run the credit management and cash collection process for the newly independent Surface Solutions business covering over 15 legal entities across more than 10 countries. The ideal candidate will have a profound expertise in executing credit management and cash collection processes in SAP, and will ensure fact-based decision making in line with guidelines, to reduce bad debt risk and support a healthy cash flow.

 

Key Responsibilities

Manage customer credit limits, incl check of credit worthiness and deblocking of orders in the ERP, in accordance with company policies and guidelines.Generate and distribute open item and overdue receivables reportingConduct the dunning processes to ensure timely collection of overdue accounts through Commercial teams.Generate and distribute reports on credit performance, including aging reports, collection rates, and bad debt to inform management decisions.Support payment processing tasks (ie collecting bank statements, handling payment files) Assist with processing of dispute resolutions (e.g., issuance of debit/credit note, AR write-offs)Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and collaborate with other finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 3 - 5     years of relevant work experience in credit management and cash collection roles, ideally in a mid-sized multinational companyStrong analytical skills with proficiency in financial analysis and reportingDetail-oriented with strong organizational skills and strong compliance.Solid know how of SAP (credit management & cash collection processes)Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

What We Offer:

Unique opportunity to support the implementation of the accounting and consolidation function of a newly independent business during a critical transition period.Lean, international finance organization with good cross functional development opportunitiesCompetitive compensation and benefits package.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to shape a newly created accounting and consolidation function, we encourage you to apply. Join us in building an impactful Finance function that empowers our business and enables financial success.

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