Hybrid AR Functional expert bei INSEAD

The Finance and Administration Department at INSEAD encompasses a diverse range of critical functions, including Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance, Legal, Procurement, Risk, Audit and Accounts Receivable. This department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the institution's financial health, compliance, and operational efficiency, supporting INSEAD's mission to deliver world-class education and research.

INSEAD is seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable Functional Expert to join our Finance and Administration. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France. A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.

About the job

Reporting to the Associate Director, Accounts Receivable, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our A/R processes, ensuring data integrity, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring data integrity and delivering critical insights that empower sound decision-making. Success in this global role requires a profound understanding of accounting principles, superior analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in various accounting software and tools. You will oversee the operational aspects of our financial systems worldwide, working hand-in-hand with our Digital and other business system administrators.

Your role within the team

• Responsible for administrating financial applications and integrations (Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP), with the support of IT and external providers. 
• Respond to user application issues and enhancement requests, work with vendor support organizations as appropriate. 
• Carry out financial system changes, including workflow and configuration changes, ensuring the appropriate level of approvals in accordance with internal policies.
• Provide support during closing activities (monthly, half year and year-end), such as manage calendars, open/close periods, assistance on reports, issue controls reports (unposted journals, journals in error, etc). 
• Making sure Accounts Receivable Accounting, Invoicing and Cash collection requirements are taken into account in the new ERP and in the Oder To Cash systems.
• Participate to various IT working groups.
• Coordinate functional design and testing during small enhancement projects. 
• Assist in reviewing the upgrades and provide UAT test case support.
• Develop application process flows and training materials for users.
• Be a key resource on reports, issues related to synchronization, and development of the PeopleSoft system

The ideal candidate profile

• A bachelor’s or master's degree, either in the field of Accounting/Finance or in the field of Information Technology/Project Management
• Strong experience in AR topics (Invoicing, Cash collection & Accounting) 
• Minimum of 4-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in a similar role. Previous systems administration experience is a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and processes
• Understanding of internal system controls, roles, and user permissions
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies and stay informed of technology changes
• Experience creating functional documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Exceptional problem solving, task management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Actively cooperate with team members and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English