Job Offer: Credit Control Specialist
Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract
Activity Rate: 100%
Start Date: Immediately
Mission
The Credit Control Specialist is responsible for managing accounts receivable for a designated region or market, ensuring timely collection of outstanding customer debts in alignment with the Global Credit Policy. This role involves maintaining accurate control of the AR ledger, proactively monitoring customer accounts, and identifying potential credit risks. The specialist collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to support cash flow targets and reduce overdue balances, while also contributing to continuous improvements in credit management processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Cash Collection:
- Contact customers to expedite collection and achieve related targets.
- Generate monthly statements and dunning letters.
- Define monthly collection targets in collaboration with the manager.
- Prepare clean remittance advice for cash application specialists for each payment.
- Risk Prevention:
- Analyze new and active customer situations to prevent and reduce credit risk.
- Set up and maintain customer credit limits.
- Manage credit holds for overdue accounts.
- Establish credit insurance where appropriate.
- Reporting and Other Duties:
- In collaboration with the Sales teams, manage the clearing of Debit Memos related to customer deductions, ensuring their validity and following up on daily invoices.
- Submit monthly bad debt provision calculations and make recommendations.
- Prepare and maintain accruals liaising with GL, based on agreed customers’ conditions.
- Prepare all mandatory documents and reports for audits.
- Provide support on AR Month-End closing duties and supply all necessary data to GL & FP&A.
- Act as a back-up for other team members and markets/clients.
- Participate in ad hoc projects as required.
Experience and Technical Skills
- Background in finance or administration with credit control experience in an international FMCG or equivalent.
- Fluency in English; additional European language is an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with Oracle.
- Commercial awareness.
Competencies
- Customer Orientation
- Drive / Energy
- High Standards
- Informal Communication
- Results Orientation
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