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Local Unit & Position Description:
Primary tasks of this role:
To enable Energy Systems to achieve its strategic ambitions and become future fit, we need leaders who drive business operations to meet customers’ expectations while also continuously improving the way we work. Region Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America is therefore seeking the Working Capital Specialist.
The Working Capital Specialist is part of the Finance Planning & Analytics team and reports to the Head of Finance Planning & Analysis. The Working Capital Specialist is working with the relevant stakeholders to minimize risks related to AR and improve our working capital situation. The person in this role is able to drive the collections process within the region, focusing on Middle East and Africa, in accordance with the different teams and stakeholders involved. Being persistent and persuasive in the approach, the role will contribute improve DNV’s working capital performance.
Primary tasks of this role:
- Close monitoring of ageing of AR in the Market of Middle East and Africa.
- Provides details behind AR KPIs.
- Prioritizes AR efforts where payback is greatest when needed.
- Manages the forecast of AR positions towards YE.
- Works closely with the Business Controllers and BA Center resources and identify actions to improve the AR situation.
- Develops close relationships with relevant stakeholders including Project Managers, Colleagues in the Finance & Performance organization (Regional and BA Center) and in GSS Finance.
- Conducts review meetings with relevant PMs in cooperation with project controllers.
- Executes the BA AR processes and liaisons with relevant GSS point of contact, including investigating issues and facilitating internal communication.
- Follows up of outstanding AR following agreed regional procedure to maximize cash flow.
- Communicates effectively with customers to support the reduction of outstanding AR.
- Participates in customer A/R meetings when relevant.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Finance or equivalent
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Essential: Very high level of English
- Excellent Excel skills
Personal Qualities:
- Communicate effectively, is pragmatic, builds strong relationships and is able to influence and act strategically
- Ability to create trust through robust delivery and strong relationship building
- Have the ability to respect and understand cultural diversity and be able to communicate and relate to a number of people at different levels
- Demonstrate foresight – know what is happening in the market, how will it impact us and what do we do to adapt to it
- Keep a positive and proactive attitude, with a solution-oriented mindset
- Be self-motivated, resilient and cope with work pressure
- Strong communicator and high competence in managing sensitive topics professionally serving DNV’s interest
- Strong ability to prioritize and initiate relevant measures to support the working capital situation.
Company & Business Area Description:
DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world’s leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!
