Job Description:

·        Collection of accounts receivable balances
·        Maintaining a smooth functioning credit portfolio -supplying responsive, process-effective services to internal and external customers.
·        Ensuring past due and collection metrics are achieved on a portfolio of accounts.
·        Working closely with site sales, marketing organizations and company's treasury to structure financing alternatives for customers requiring special financing.
·        Evaluating credit risk, making recommendations on and/or setting temporary credit limits on new accounts and following an established procedure on collections.

Activities include

·        Establishing and maintaining contact with customers concerning past due invoices, payment trends, resolution of disputed invoices, and other matters related to past due receivables.
·        Liaising with different business functions at various business sites related to customer disputes, invoice copies, proof of delivery, contract/purchase order issues, etc.  Conducting business in a manner that promotes both internal and external customer satisfaction

Candidate Requirements:

* Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
* OR any other professional qualifications within the related field required. 
* OR directly related experience in finance or accounting required.
* Good knowledge of accounting principles, credit and collection policies and procedures, and credit risk.
* Very good knowledge of English and German languages is a must
* Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and financial analysis skills.
* Goal oriented, motivated self-starter, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
* Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to deal tactfully, confidently, and ethically with both internal and external customers required.
* Strong PC skills (very good Excel skills) and experience with other Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.  Knowledge of A/R systems (SAP, Oracle) is highly desirable