Join our team at **AMGEN Capability Center Portugal** , the number 1 company in Best Workplaces - https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ - ranking in Portugal (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a growing team of 340 talented people and more than 35 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise, and professional experience shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. Based in Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office feeds innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. **ASSOCIATE CUSTOMER FINANCE** **LIVE** **WHAT YOU WILL DO** Monitor Accounts Receivables efficiently through partnering to achieve: - Administer cash receipts in a timely manner; - Work actively in the collection area and; - Manage credit risk. **1.** **Administer cash receipts on a timely manner:** - Record all transactions according to local accounting principles, corporate instructions and procedures/policies; - Apply cash daily and promptly follow up on any collection issues; - Ensure clean AR ledgers; - Proactively gather cash forecast for regional Key Accounts. **2.** **Work actively in collection area:** - Perform cash collections activities – planning, implementing and proper follow-up in collaboration with internal and external customers; - Act as dedicated point of contact for customers as well as for Amgen local offices; - Improve continuously insightful knowledge of customers/regions; - Communicate proactively and be responsive to issues. **3.** **Manage credit risk:** - Keep customer master records up to date; - Perform Credit Management on customers in dedicated regions/areas; - Creditworthiness analysis including credit limit monitoring; - Sales orders handling in compliance with CF Policy and Amgen values. **4.** **Monitoring and compliance:** - Properly document SOX requirements in a timely manner; - Ensure CF Policy awareness and conformity; - Assist in month-end reporting activity and ad hoc requests Ø Suggest improvement on policies and procedures within SSC as well as on processes (Customer Finance related and cross-functional); - Work actively on improving the usage of systems/applications in daily activities. **5.** **Back-up function to peer CF Associates** **WIN** **WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU** **Knowledge:** - Knowledge of basic principles, methods, and practices of professional field of Customer Finance and Accounts Receivables; - General knowledge of procedures and activities within own work area; - Ability to relate day-to-day work to business priorities; - General understanding of industry practices and standards. **Problem Solving:** - Applies broad-based research, information gathering and analytical skills to actual information; - Selects appropriate alternatives' form defined options; - Collects required documentation; verifies conformance of documents with standards; - Assesses the accuracy of detailed information; - Tracks, maintains, and produces regular and ad hoc reports; - Identifies roadblocks to task completion and effectively brings them to line Managers for resolution. **Autonomy:** - Works under general direction, and seeks assistance as needed; - Completes work in accordance with accepted practices within the field; - Establishes approaches for completing assignments; - Work requires consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment; - Works with the team to support achievement of project milestones. **Contribution:** - Contributes to own team/closely related teams through quality and accuracy of own output; - Builds productive internal/external relationships. **Minimum Requirements:** - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or associate’s degree with additional certification or education in Finance/Accounting; - High level of English, both in oral and written communication; - Fluency (both orally and in writing) in at least one other European language; - Minimal years of related professional experience: 1 to 3; - Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office environment and ERP systems; - Experience with Accounts Receivables processes and procedures; - Analytical skills, service mind attitude, and team player; - Working experience with SAP/S4. **THRIVE** **WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US** + Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization. + A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act. + Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits. + Flexible work arrangements. **APPLY NOW** **Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.** **CAREERS.AMGEN.COM** **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT** Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.