Company Description

Continental desarrolla tecnologías y servicios vanguardistas para la movilidad sostenible e interconectada de personas y bienes. Fundada en 1871, la empresa de tecnología ofrece soluciones seguras, eficientes, inteligentes y asequibles para vehículos, máquinas, tráfico y transporte. En 2022, Continental generó ventas por 39 400 millones de euros y actualmente emplea a unas 200 000 personas en 57 países y mercados.

Con su cartera de productos de primera calidad en el segmento de llantas para automóviles, camiones, buses, vehículos de dos ruedas y especiales, el sector del grupo Llantas es sinónimo de soluciones innovadoras en el ámbito de la tecnología de las llantas. La cartera se completa con productos y servicios inteligentes relacionados con las llantas y la promoción de la sostenibilidad. Para los concesionarios especializados y la administración de flotas, el grupo Llantas ofrece sistemas digitales de monitoreo y gestión de llantas, además de otros servicios, con el objetivo de mantener las flotas en movimiento y mejorar su eficiencia. Con sus llantas, Continental contribuye significativamente a una movilidad segura, eficiente y respetuosa con el medioambiente.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

Provide comprehensive coaching and guidance to team members on credit and accounts receivable policies, procedures, and systems (SAP, Salesforce, K2, EBITS)Conduct employee performance dialogues and development meetingsServe as backup support for critical functions including customer management and credit operations

Credit & Risk Management

Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate credit line decisions based on customer behavior and established proceduresReview and approve credit notes, credit limit modifications, and related transactions; escalate discrepancies as neededCoordinate internal legal processes related to trust deed matters and serve as primary point of contact with external legal counsel

Accounts Receivable Operations & Month-End Closing

Coordinate accounts receivable month-end closing activities, including DSO calculations, doubtful accounts reserve reviews, and cash flow projectionsPrepare and analyze monthly variance explanations in collaboration with Finance and Operations teamsNegotiate and structure payment plans with customers; prepare AR budget forecasts and financial plans

Compliance & Audit Management

Ensure fulfillment of audit requests from external auditors and regulatory bodies, including documentation preparation and submissionMaintain compliance with all Continental policies and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management & Process Improvement

Serve as primary escalation point between Accounts Receivable & Credit and Sales teamsParticipate in weekly operational meetings and strategy sessions as requiredLead strategic initiatives including dunning process optimization, interest management, and credit administration improvements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit management, or related financial operationsDemonstrated leadership experience managing and developing team membersAdvanced proficiency in financial analysis and interpretation of financial statementsProven expertise in negotiation and stakeholder management across multiple departmentsIntermediate English proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)

Required Competencies

Financial Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of financial processes, controlling mechanisms, and accounts receivable operations including month-end closing, DSO calculations, and cash flow projectionsCredit & Risk Assessment: Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous risk assessments and make sound credit decisions based on established procedures and customer behaviour analysisCompliance Management: Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, audit procedures, and ability to ensure organisational compliance with Continental policiesPresentation Skills: Ability to communicate financial data, analysis, and recommendations in a structured, persuasive manner to senior management and cross-functional teamsProject Management: Competency in planning, executing, and controlling initiatives to achieve defined objectives within established timelines

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise resource planning systems (SAP, Salesforce, K2, EBITS) and customer-centric approachesStrategic planning, process improvement, and exposure to legal processes related to credit administration

Additional Information

Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes. #LI-AT1At

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