MAIN PURPOSE

• To support Claim Process between Distributors and Abbott Nutrition as principal.
• To ensure the claim is  processed as per business requirements;
• To drive support on end-to end trade spend management via Exceedra system and manage the service levels & liaise with internal and external stakeholders (Exceedra IT Team, FP&A, CFS, Sales Team, Distributor, etc.) as required;

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnering with Sales Team for both Trade and Ethical business for trade spending management/settlement.
• Verify all related documents from distributor aligned with approved business plan, relevant contracts agreement for payment process.
• Assure timely payment to distributor to avoid any operational impacts due to delayed payment process.
• Assure the compliance of corporate finance payment process.
• Month-end closing preparation pertaining to Claims, accrual consolidation & outstanding review/reconciliation.
• Timely update of Trade Spending tracker
• Support outstanding trade claim reconciliation with distributors (monthly)
• Monthly trade spend KPI/ dashboard
• Monthly Claim Aging Report by Account
• Ensuring Hygiene checks in Exceedra Tool
• Support team on any initiatives and simplification project (Exceedra).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the commercial value chain (sales in trade business).
• Understanding of customer service, finance administrative. 
• Ability to learn and understand process, technologies and business strategies quickly.
• Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into solution designs.
• Must demonstrate good judgement and pragmatic approach to delivering a solution that optimizes architecture activities across company needs, business constraints and technological realities.
• Strong customer facing skills, with the ability to translate complicated technical finance needs for various non-finance audiences.
• Excellent ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and build consensus, understanding the different priorities in various teams / departments. Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical.

EDUCATION:

Min Finance/Accounting/Admin Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience in finance and trade spending