Brown-Forman Corporation

CCCA Analyst (Credit and Accounts Receivable Analyst) - APAC

Japan | Tokyo Full time

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Brown-Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies and among the top ten largest global spirits companies, with its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Brands of the Brown-Forman portfolio are, amongst others, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Ron Diplomatico, Gin Mare, and Woodford Reserve.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Serving as a key business partner to the USA, Europe, and Emerging International structure, the CCCA Analyst manages comprehensive credit and accounts receivable operations, including collection of overdue accounts, claims adjustment, and credit hold release. This position is responsible for preparing accurate financial analyses and managing credit limit issues, with a focus in Japan and other APAC accounts receivables responsibilities.  

What You Can Expect

  • Assess customer’s financial statements to determine credit worthiness and recommend appropriate credit rating and limit, as well as payment terms

  • Manage Account Receivables aging, credit exposures and collection activities for all customers within defined portfolio

  • Review and analyze distributor financial statements to ensure accounts are current, accurate and comply with SOX guidelines

  • Maintain and cultivate healthy relationship with B-F customers within portfolio and sales personnel via timely communication and visit with customers

  • Manage electronic deposit of physic checks received on behalf of Brown-Forman and insure proper posting to customer account or general ledger account

  • Execute all Credit functions in accordance with SOX guidelines and B-F Policies and Procedures

  • Interact, report, and communicate with Credit Team and other functions within B-F to facilitate sales objective and timely payments

  • Support CCCA Senior Credit Analyst determine and maintain accurate and complete credit bulletin report, CIF form and other special projects,

  • Manage daily credit and receivable activity for all customer within portfolio

  • Research and analyze selected distributor deductions/disputes and direct Accounts Receivable of resolution arrangement

  • Review and analyze distributors’ financial information in accordance with policies and procedures to update credit limit recommendations and to ensure accounts risk profile are current and accurate

  • Performs various other duties, assignments, or special projects as requested, including requests from Sales, Customer Service, Tax (escheatment/sales tax), Logistics, and SAP implementation projects

  • Visit customers and attend industry credit group meetings to maintain skills and insight into customer credit issued

  • Back-up for various positions in Corporate CCCA on as needed basis

What You Bring to the Table

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance.

  • Working knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, cash application, and dispute management.

  • Proficiency in a variety of software packages, for example: Google, Excel, and SAP or other enterprise system (input and query experience).

  • Ability to validate, analyze, and sort through large amounts of data.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute a heavy workload to meet deadlines, including the ability to work flexible schedules.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Japanese and English Language 

What Makes You Unique

  • Experience on AR and Credit responsibilities in the alcohol industry

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P5

Number of Openings Available:

1