My client, a leading international law firm are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their growing finance team.
Your responsibilities:
- Daily and autonomous management of a portfolio of French and international receivables,
- Proactive follow-up of receivables by phone and email,
- Proposing suitable solutions: partial payments, negotiation of payment deadlines, etc.,
- Anticipating risks and proactive management of doubtful receivables,
- Maintaining the master database and participating in its evolution,
- Actively participating in the continuous improvement of the service,
- Developing your expertise in international debt collection, managing high-risk cases, understanding clients' administrative and accounting processes,
- Monitoring eBilling invoices through access to client billing portals,
- Occasionally assisting other countries in the group to collect their receivables in France or liaising with a foreign lawyer managing a French receivable or assisting other credit controllers in their tasks,
- Regular meetings with the Revenue Controller and the Manager to discuss the current debt situation as well as regular meetings with members of your office,
- Manage Credit control letters and statements to clients in line with the agreed cycle,
- Updating 3E with daily notes from client correspondence and Credit Controller meetings,
- Collaborating with partners and practice group leaders to resolve issues/queries preventing debt settlement,
- Regularly liaising with cashiers on the allocation of unapplied or unidentified funds as required,
Your profile:
- You have strong skills in accounts receivable, negotiation, and commercial debt collection,
- You have at least 3 years of experience in debt collection,
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and are capable of establishing trustful relationships with your contacts,
- You are rigorous, organized, and demonstrate tenacity to achieve your goals,
- You are proficient in office tools (Office Suite: Word, Excel, etc.),
- You are curious, motivated, and determined to succeed in a dynamic and international environment,
- You speak English to be able to contact our international clients and participate in "Credit" meetings with the UK and the US.
You will report directly to the Senior Manager Global Accounts Receivable hierarchically and to the Billing Supervisor France operationally
Occasional travel to the UK is to be expected
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
