Executive - A/R & Trade

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success. Position Title: Executive- AR & Trade – Retail & C& F Function/Group: Finance Country: India Location: Mumbai Shift timing - 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Role Reports to: AAM – AR & TRADE - Trade Geographical Scope of the Role - Location: US/Canada This position is responsible to make prompt and accurate accounting of Customer Invoices and to manage Customer Aged trail balance as per the agreed SLA’s/ Goals. Forge relationships with the GPO/ICS in Minneapolis to ensure smooth day to day functioning. Adherence to all audit control requirements and SOX requirements. Job Responsibilities 90% of Time Operational Management 1. Processing the customer’s promotional invoices 2. Reconcile invoices received from General Mills’ Customers to the corresponding plans and update the information to reflect actual performance to either issue a check to a customer or clear a deduction on the account’s trial balance. 3. Maintain an accurate and current accounts receivable trail balance. Pivotal role in AR identification, coding and clearing. 4. Develop and maintain Trade profiles and document customer-specific behavior that requires non-standard handling. 5. Gain an in-depth knowledge of Customer details as well as comprehensive understanding of GMI Products/ groups. 6. Develop expertise in utilizing customer specific websites for sourcing customer support/documentation. 7. Resolve issues relating to customer invoices, deductions and payment. 8. Forge relationships with the GPO/ICS in Minneapolis to ensure smooth day to day functioning. 9. Adherence to all audit control requirements and SOX requirements. 10% of Time Continuous Improvement Participation in driving Continuous improvement within Process Desired Profile Education Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors Preferred Degree Requirements: Bachelors Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance & Accounts/ BMS/BBS Experience Minimum years of related experience required: 2+ Years Preferred years of related experience: 2-3 years Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed -Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines - Basic understanding of finance and accounting with more focus on Accounts receivable Management. - SAP Knowledge, MS Office etc. - Strong customer relations & Communication COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.