James Hardie Australia247 reviews-James Hardie Australia247 reviewsRead what people are saying about working here.LagunaJames Hardie is an international building product manufacturer and global leader in fibre-reinforced cement. Operating for over 130 years, the company continues to challenge convention within the industry and leads the way in delivering innovative building products and solutions. Founded in Australia, we now have operations in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines and Europe.At James Hardie we will not compromise the safety of our people. We believe in Zero Harm to anyone, anytime.The OpportunityJames Hardie Philippines, Inc. is in hunt for Accounts Receivable Analyst that will be responsible for timely and accurate invoicing, billing and collection, posting and managing accounts payments, claims management and do some General Ledger and tax related tasks.Key ResponsibilitiesBillingAssures timely and accurate invoicing and sending of documents to customers to serve as a basis for customers’ payment processing.
Monitors the claims filed related to damaged boards and coordinate with account owners to validate and ensure creation of credit memos on timely manners.
Ensures sending of updated Statement of Accounts to customers on a regular basis.
Credit & CollectionPerforms phone collections follow-up from customers and arrange collection schedule with them and coordinates with third party collection agencies regarding schedule of collections and details of collections.
Ensures unbiased and professionally driven decisions are completed concerning the releasing/holding of account on credit hold.
Monitors remittances and collection records by reviewing customer account details and ensures that all cash receipts are applied properly and real time in SAP system.
Prepare regular status of collection including weekly past due balance report for all accounts to monitor delinquent accounts and to put deliveries on credit hold.
Direct interface with customers on collection matters, dispute resolution involving reconciliation and launching of new programs, terms and conditions of sales and credits.
Financial Reporting and AnalysisCoordinate, perform and monitor month-end activities related to credit and collection and Accounts Receivable.
Generates Accounts Receivable Aging report and reconciles general ledger with the subsidiary ledger
Tax and Statutory CompliancePrepares schedules of Creditable withholding taxes to comply with regular statutory requirements.
Zero HarmWork in alignment with the James Hardie Zero Harm pledge and workplace safety requirements
Report any incidents, hazards, near misses or “at-risk” behaviours
Take ownership through participating in health and safety initiatives / activities and training
Acting as a safety leader at all times and ensuring yourself and others perform their work safely
Responding to any hazard or incident that is raised with you and providing or seeking the support required to respond to the identified workplace issue
SkillsComputer literate particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
With excellent customer service skills such as conflict de-escalation and phone etiquette
With good communication and interpersonal skills
KnowledgeKnowledge of any accounting systems, SAP knowledge is an advantage
With strong understanding of basic accounting and finance procedures and concepts
ExperienceBS Accountancy graduate or its equivalent
With 2 to 3 years of working experience in General Accounting, preferably with specialization in Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
