Credit and Collection Specialist

As Credit and Collection Specialist you will be reporting to AR & CM Manager in the GBS O2C team based in Poland. As a candidate you should have excellent language skills and an international mindset.

Our offer includes:

• A competitive pay (together with annual bonus) and an attractive benefits package including medical care, Multisport card, life insurance, pension plan
• Ambitious goal to set up new Global Business Services Complex environment of working with multiple stakeholders across the globe
• On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally
• Wide variety of projects and tasks, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them
• Flexible working conditions
• Modern office in a convenient location

Main areas of responsibility:

• Credit and Risk Management
• Cash Collection
• Month End Activities (incl. aged debtors, balance sheet review, cash forecast, cash discounts, bad debt, provision, DSO etc.)
• Masterdata Maintenance
• Resolution of client specific queries
• JSOX controls and compliance
• Maintain a high level of service with all business partners (e.g. Customers, AR, Group Treasury, Finance, Legal, Sales, Customer Service etc.)
• Customer risk assessment (incl. insurance cover, collaterals)
• Close cooperation with Accounts Receivable Team to insure timely and accurate cash application
• Credit Analysis -  coordinate credit limit request submission and provide recommendations to minimize commercial risk 
• Regular and effective cash collection on past due accounts (incl. Intercompany)
• Manage release of blocked sales orders in line with Local and Global Credit Policy
• Work closely with Sales Department and Customer Service  to ensure timely and accurate discrepancy resolutions
• Various reporting
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and  standardization of processes
• Support management team in ad hoc queries/information requests
• Assist in fulfilling the requirements of internal & external audits
• Ensure compliance with all company accounting policies & internal control

You as a professional:

• At least 2 years of experience, preferably in multinational corporate environment
• At least 2 years of experience as Cash and Collection Specialist
• Bachelor/Master Degree in Finance is preferred but not a requirement
• Persistence and 'can do' attitude
• Good knowledge of trade finance collaterals (e.g. letter of credit, bank guarantee, promissory notes, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Openness for new challenges and support in developing new global business services structures  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain professional under pressure
• Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy and good analytical skills
• Strong team player
• Good in working independently and creating an overview and structure of the tasks
• Good understanding of IT systems in general (familiar with SAP is an advantage).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)