Credit Controller - German Speaker

Job description

Purpose
The Credit Controller reports to the Regional AP & AR Manager. The position is a 12-months contract, based in Villars-sur-Glâne within our Richemont Europe Teams, starting in November 2024 and is a full-time position (100%).

 

By joining our team, you will ensure a high level of efficiency covering all credit-related activities and administrative tasks for Richemont wholesale business offering an excellent customer service in perfect alignment with Markets & Maisons.

You will be successful in the role by:

·  Managing Client portfolio in line with credit policies and best company’s interest.
·  Reflecting high qualitative image for the Group, aiming to maximum internal and external customers satisfaction in line with best company interests.
·  Continuous and close follow-up of debtor’s accounts with ageing balance, SAP enrichment with dates and comments, actions, non-payment reasons, promises to pay.
·  Liaising with sales and commercial team about claims resolution and sales deductions processing
·  Managing administrative tasks (dunning, statements, invoice copies, accounts history, clearing details, ad hoc requests)
·  Reconciliation and precise follow up on debtors account (clearings, refunds, disputes, documentation, sales deductions).
·  Risk management: exposure and credit limits monitoring, risk classes appropriate assignment, order releases, customer blocks and escalations. Bad Debts Provision management: calculation, comments, and Group rules application with strict documentation.
·  Audit requirements strict follow up, key AR controls adherence and company processes adaptation.
·  Ensure cross-functions alignment: cash allocation, master data & contract management, general accounting, controlling, ICS, AP.
·  Support AR KPI's reporting metrics (DSO, Overdue, Bad Debts) and trends analysis
·  Support incomplete billing process and blocks resolution (flows finalization)

 

Your invaluable skills we are looking for:

·  You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent;
·  You are fluent in German and English with strong written and oral communication skills. A third language is a plus.
·  You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar function;
·  You have a capacity to learn and investigate transverse business flows with a strong analytical, problem-solving skills and organization skills;
·  You are action-oriented, autonomous & service-oriented. 

 

Then, you must be the right talent to join our European regional team as Credit Controller. 

 

Still wondering why, you should apply?

·  You will join a friendly and dynamic team with whom you will be able to share your knowledge and expertise.
·  Challenging partnership, collaboration, integrity and agile learning are part of our great team spirit.
·  You will interact with several stakeholders across functions and countries.
·  Our offices will allow you to evolve in a modern and pleasant environment.