Job Description

Job PurposeThe Cash Application Specialist will be supporting accurate and timely completion of cash applications activities and maintaining cash applications records for the company. This will include matching payments to the appropriate remittance information and tracking cash receipts and aging reports. You are expected to have sufficient knowledge of associated regulations and internal financial controls to complete these activities. You will report directly to the Global O2C Delivery Lead and work closely with the team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of accounts receivables (AR) activitiesAbout Group FinanceIn joining RWSxe2x80x99s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over xc2xa3750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.Itxe2x80x99s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support.Job OverviewKey Responsibilities

• Perform cash application activities:
• Administer AR transactions including processing invoicing, memos, collections, cash applications
• Post AR activity to the general ledger
• Maintain AR ledger, reconcile transactions and resolve discrepancies
• Apply cash remittance and credits/adjustments
• Maintain bad debts and allowances
• Prepare AR reporting
• Raise any issues or queries requiring judgement and expertise to Global O2C Delivery Lead
• Support Global O2C Delivery Lead and Credit Controllers with information needed to respond to requests from regulatory authorities and auditors
• Ensure cash application compliance:
• Perform prescribed cash application activities within defined AR and revenue policies and ensure all cash applications adhere to them
• Ensure cash applications activities prior and during period end close are compliant with fiscal close calendar, ensuring adequate time for collaboration with various teams impacted
• Ensure all O2C controls are adhered to and documented appropriately
• Apply knowledge to accurately record all cash application activities and maintain supporting documentation.
• Establish relationships and credibility within the team as well as other cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with Master Data team for required data points, best practices and standards and data issues
• Collaborate with other Shared Service Centre (SSC) process delivery teams to exchange information, as required, and support process improvement where dependencies may exist.

Skills & Experience

• 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Cash Applications operations
• Strong English language skills
• Strong MS Excel skills with a proven aptitude to interpret financial data
• Basic knowledge of finance business processes, AR and revenue policies, and statutory accounting principles to ensure compliant SSC operations
• Basic knowledge of core finance systems, ERP and related specialty functional systems, frameworks, and functionality
• Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal guidance or direction
• Ability to apply concepts, methods, and terminology associated with generally accepted accounting practices/operations to new or ambiguous situations
• Ability to interact with company stakeholders to ensure a high quality of service, while balancing expectations and realizations
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with a proactive approach, accustomed to working towards tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality of work
• Beneficial to have:
• Experience with MS Dynamics
• Conversant in other languages beside English
• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or other business-related discipline

Life at RWSAt RWS, wexe2x80x99re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.We work with over 80% of the worldxe2x80x99s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortunexe2x80x99s 20 xe2x80x98Most Admired Companiesxe2x80x99 and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.Over the past 20 years wexe2x80x99ve been evolving our own AI solutions as well as helping clients to explore, build and use multilingual AI applications. With 45+ AI-related patents and more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, we have the experience and expertise to support clients on their AI journey.If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then youxe2x80x99ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.RWS ValuesGet the 3Ps right xe2x80x93 Partner, Pioneer, Progress xe2x80x93 and wexc2xb4ll Deliver together as One RWS.For further information, please visit:RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristicsRecruitment Agencies: RWS Holdings PLC does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward any unsolicited resumes to any RWS employees. Any unsolicited resume received will be treated as the property of RWS and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such resume will be considered null and void.

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