Job Purpose and Summary

Company informationCanon is the world’s best imaging company and a leading global brand – driven to enrich people’s lives and businesses with innovative products and smart digital solutions. We are an  international company that values diversity & inclusion by being respectful, seeing the world as others do and transforming it for the better. We strive to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects all the communities we serve.

Role & DepartmentCanon EMEA is looking for a Domain Process Owner (DPO) Order to Cash (OTC) in the Finance department. In this role you will be the Finance Lead for the Order to Cash process, acting as the key liaison between National Sales Organizations (NSOs) and Regional Sales Headquarters (RSHQs), NSO Controllers and the Outsource Partner. The role is roughly a 50/50 split between developing process improvements and managing the Outsource Partner. You will work closely with the BPO Finance Controller, Customer Finance team, BU Controllers, NSO Finance Controllers, Business Operations, E2E, Procurement, ICT, Canon staff and Master Data Maintenance but also with external stakeholders such as Customers, IT Functional application team, Outsourced Provider, External Auditors.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.

As a Domain Process Owner Order to Cash you will be responsible for:

Key contact between the Outsource Partner and the Canon NSOs supporting all business units and legal entities for outsourced OTC activities. Implement world class processes and controls to provide accurate and timely results and information;Ensuring processing accords to J-US GAAP and company policy, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the transactions. Managing the process in line with VAT & tax requirements. Meeting month-end close deadlines;Monitoring and manage the service levels of the OTC with the Outsourced Partner.  Deliver change management between Canon and the Outsourced Partner as required. Supporting negotiations with the Outsourced Partners in regard to  projects and new services. Managing the outsourced key staff recruitment and retirement process;Implementing and manage the Policy & Authorization Matrix, approving user access to European OTC systems and reporting platforms. Implementing Segregation Of Duties (SOD) policy in NSOs and the Outsource Partner to prevent fraud, sabotage, theft, misuse of information, and other security compromises. Reviewing and resolving monthly SOD conflicts across the financial platforms;Identifying  opportunities in the OTC IT systems and business processes that are ripe for automation.  Driving the change and activity needed to achieve it;Managing archiving strategy and document retention;For assigned processes, implementing internal controls to ensure J-SOX compliance.  Evaluating controls and manage the ineffective controls to resolution, including the Outsource partners SOC1 report evaluation.

What we ask

For this role, you will have:

Order to cash and e-commerce experienceAccounting experienceExperience managing internal/ external shared servicesInternational business experience (J- US GAAP / IFRS/ Local GAAP)Good personal skillsTravel as required to the Outsource Partners and Canon EMEA NSOsGood communication skills (both written and oral)Influential in a matrix organization

You will need

We are looking for someone who is business outcome driven but also customer oriented. You should be able to ensure delivery of the outcome and show innovative behavior by building on skills and experience. You are able to inspire and motivate to develop and coach others, and you can build trust based relationships.

Further Information

In addition to a competitive salary, you will be eligible for the following benefits in this role:

Performance-based bonus of 12,5%31 days holiday per yearPension planBicycle planFull coverage of your public transport costs and partially car costs

 

Canon champions hybrid working with and a flexible working policy. You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities! Lastly you’ll find that Canon encourages continuous Learning and Development with a wide range of resources and support available on demand.

Does this seem like a great fit for your career expectations? We're excited to hear from you! Even if you don't meet all the qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

Job family: Finance - Accounting

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