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Candia (Coopérative Sodiaal)
Candia (Coopérative Sodiaal)
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
AgricultureFood & BeverageManufacturing
Candia (Coopérative Sodiaal) is a French dairy manufacturer within the Sodiaal cooperative group, bringing products such as milk, butter, and cream to consumers. Its operations are supported by a cooperative network of 20,000 farmers, 9,100 employees, and seven industrial sites. The company combines large-scale food manufacturing with product development across the dairy sector, generating approximately €1.6 billion in annual revenue.
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Accounts Receivable Specialist - Lyon (Hybrid)

Accounts receivable specialist at Sodiaal, France’s leading dairy cooperative. Manage a portfolio, support internal controls and audits, and improve processes in a hybrid Shared Services Center.

FRFranceHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorFrench RequiredAccounts Receivable
ERP

Description

  • Manage a company portfolio representing approximately 60% of activity while meeting procedures, deadlines and quality standards
  • Support several French and international companies within a Shared Services Center
  • Maintain accurate accounts receivable transactions and meet processing deadlines
  • Provide operational coverage for other portfolios according to business needs, priorities or absences
  • Support accounting period-end closing activities
  • Act as the main contact for teams on routine operational matters
  • Help employees resolve technical issues
  • Serve as a key user for business applications and contribute to their development
  • Provide process and tool guidance to colleagues
  • Share information about deadlines, organizational changes and operational risks
  • Encourage consistent practices and strengthen established best practices
  • Identify daily operational issues and recommend solutions, corrective measures and improvements
  • Help simplify and optimize processes
  • Create, maintain and distribute procedures and work instructions
  • Onboard new hires to the work environment and coordinate their system access
  • Train new employees on Shared Services Center tools, procedures and processes
  • Deliver brief training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops
  • Track skills development and identify areas where support is needed
  • Escalate onboarding or adoption challenges to the Department Manager
  • Maintain internal control compliance and identify operational risks
  • Support internal control reviews and audit preparation
  • Compile information requested by statutory auditors
  • Address auditor requests in coordination with the Department Manager
  • Help implement audit recommendations
  • Report operational issues and delays to the Department Manager
  • Support activity prioritization and encourage information sharing
  • Contribute to Shared Services Center performance without direct people-management responsibility

Requirements

  • Higher education in accounting, business administration or finance, equivalent to two to four years of study
  • Substantial accounts receivable experience, preferably in a Shared Services Center
  • Experience working across multiple companies
  • Experience with international entities is an advantage
  • Coordination or subject-matter expertise experience is preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of accounts receivable processes and payment methods
  • Advanced accounts receivable expertise
  • Experience managing multi-company environments
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems and accounting management software
  • Strong proficiency with Excel and office productivity applications
  • Understanding of internal control principles
  • Experience preparing for or supporting statutory audits
  • Ability to write and maintain procedures and work instructions
  • Professional English is an advantage for communication with foreign subsidiaries and international stakeholders
  • Ability to provide functional leadership
  • Service-focused approach and collaborative team spirit
  • Ability to train others and share knowledge
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Well organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize effectively
  • Responsive and adaptable
  • Able to work independently
  • Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Permanent employment contract
  • Sodiaal is committed to an inclusive workplace for people with disabilities
  • Hybrid work arrangement

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