About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a France based company specializing in testing, inspection, and certification services. Founded in 1828, they offer a wide range of services across various sectors, including Building and Infrastructure, Industry, Marine, and Consumer products. Their mission is to help clients improve their performance and ensure safety, quality, and environmental protection. Bureau Veritas has a vast global network with over 84,000 employees in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories worldwide and serve clients in over 140 countries. Bureau Veritas began its operations in India in 1971, with its Head Office located in Mumbai. Today, the company has expanded to over 37 branches across the country.

Purpose of Position

 

The job incumbent is responsible to ensure correct execution, including advising the back office team on reporting and invoicing, of all orders for inspection and testing services - in accordance with order requirements, client standard operating procedures, industry standards, business standards or policy directives and ensure collection of outstanding (OS), bad debts, and maintain Day’s Sales Outstanding (DSO). The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy

Major Responsibilities

 

 

Manage entire operations of credit control department Ensure clear communication to all internal and external interfaces Preparation of all information material needed in order  to manage the cash collection in close cooperation with Line Management (DSO)AC Implements in his area of responsibility the general credit and collection policy as approved by Head office and assures adherence to accepted standards TABILITIES Monitor and review client accounts and advise Business Line Managers in coordination with Finance Controller to take necessary actions to control bad debt situations. Monitor and periodically circulate list of bad debt accounts and charges to respective business line managers and regional  general managers. Meet up with key clients pertaining to outstanding and collections. Liaise with  regional credit control team  outstandings / bad debt reports and figures. Follow up for reconciliation of outstandings on monthly basis and as and where required. Define monthly collection targets for all locations. Monitor payment collections with respect to billing on periodic basis. Periodic reporting of collections. Handle client queries related to discount, excess charges etc.

Qualification and Experience

                                                                                    

Post Graduate in Commerce with minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting.

 

Skills & Qualities:

 

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Good  communication and presentation skills. Good analytical skills Change orientation & adaptable to situation Customer focus Proficient in MS office.