• Manage and control the credits of Jotun customers by evaluating their creditworthiness and monitoring the credit

status.

• Manage and decrease company cost of credit by controlling the risk of credit, risk non-payment, the risk

associated with late payments, and risks of opening new accounts.

• Evaluate and prepare credit recommendations for prospective new customers with financial information based on

input from the Business Development Manager.

• Manage and monitor the process and data integrity of the AR systems and applications by extracting IFS reports

to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting process flow.

• Maintain financial reports and monthly closing procedures related to the account receivable function and status of

accounts using the IFS system to minimize the company’s Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and control the Credit

Risk.

• Maintain customer receivables set and met collection targets on a monthly basis by monitoring or controlling

payment behavior by controlling credit limits and terms to ensure a healthy customer receivables portfolio.

• Evaluate and prepare credit recommendations for prospective new customers with financial information based on

input from the Business Development Manager.

• Arrange credit meetings with the sales department for evaluation/ review of customer status. Provide salesmen

with current information about customers’ accounts and assist them in achieving their collection targets by

planning their collections based on the customer's sales pattern.

• Coordinate legal cases with lawyers or other authorities depending on the nature of the case. Collection of tax related documents within the stipulated time frame in order to avoid tax liability during the assessment. Ensure

appropriate reporting of risk exposure (AR losses). Support Management with adequate reports on credit and

collection, payment problem accounts, and legal issues.

• Assist Finance manager by preparing quarterly and annual customer rebates for all dealers.

• Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in Accountant, Finance

• A minimum 3-5 years of working experience in the related field is required.

• Good with Ms. Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

• Can communicate in verbal and written English.

Personal Qualities

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

• Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities

• Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get

things done

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments

• Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities

• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high

quality results

We Offer

• Career development encompassing on-the-job experience and Jotun Academy, our in-house development

academy.

• A chance to work with different people from different countries.

• Best-in-class paint products that are unparalleled in quality.

• We are a values-driven organization where Respect, Loyalty, Care and Boldness are core to the culture and

success of our organization.

Company Profile

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The Group has 62 companies and 40 production facilities around the world, and more than 9,800 employees. Jotun is represented in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2018 was NOK 17.7 billion. The Jotun Group is organized into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.