Credit & Collections Lead - Mexico North

About Syngenta  

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

We make a difference 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Treasury & Risk Management team is seeking a Credit & Collections Lead - Mexico North in Mexico City, México. This role will drive financial performance and mitigate risk by strategically managing credit portfolios, optimizing working capital through effective collections, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges, support business enablement, and lead process improvements that strengthen the credit and collection function.

Accountabilities 

• Manage Credit Risk & Strategy: Apply TFCM Policy guidelines. Make autonomous credit decisions for Basic customers while supporting risk management strategies for Standard and Extensive portfolios.
• Own Credit Renewal Cycle: Drive the yearly credit limit renewal process from initiation through approval, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Monitor & Report Performance: Deliver monthly reports on credit and collection KPIs including DSO, collection rates, overdue AR, and cash flow generation with actionable insights.
• Resolve Operational Issues: Work with AFO and Sales to address open items: unapplied cash, account clearances, credit notes, cash discounts, and interest charges.
• Maintain Controls & Support Audits: Execute internal control procedures and assist with audit processes to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Work in close collaboration with CU Credit Manager to propose appropriate customer risk levels through Credit Limit / Credit Facility definition.
• Provide support to other stakeholder areas (such as Financial Solutions, Treasury, Compliance, Internal and External Audit, Customer Services, IT Support, Human Resources, Customers) to ensure crucial information and collaboration is delivered in matters related to Credit and Collection processes.
• Provide support and drive technical implementation of projects and new technology adoption in systems and processes from the Collection and Credit Function. Work in close coordination with IT teams, system development and AFO for implementation or enhancements in our systems.

Required  

• Bachelor's education level in Administration, Economics or Accounting.-
• 3 to 5 years experience in similar roles, preferably in agricultural industry.
• Excel and Data Analysis proficiency.
• Upper-intermediate English level.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Strong communication skills and be seen as a collaborative team member and a team builder.
• Strong experience in business and customer facing relations managing multiple stakeholders and diverse heirarchical levels.
• Good knowledge of SAP Finance Module.

What We Offer  

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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