Job summary

Join one of the biggest Energy Management & Automation companies in the world. Be part of a creative, dynamic and flexible team. Take advantage of your experience and evolve your career.

Key skills required for this role

Cash Collection, Accounts Receivable, Debt Collection, Payment Collection, Debt Recovery

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Job description

Our client, a prominent company in the Energy sector, is currently seeking a dynamic and proactive Cash Collector to join their team in Lisbon, Portugal. This permanent position plays a key role in managing and optimising the client portfolio, ensuring data quality, and promoting efficiency and digitalisation in processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of clients by administering accounts receivable and ensuring compliance with DSO indicators, overdue accounts, and unpaid debts
• Acting as a debt partner for the region, interacting with all organisational levels
• Preparing and presenting information for the regional credit committee
• Maintaining the quality of client data, ensuring the portfolio is always updated on the collection platform
• Ensuring Golden Rules related to payment conditions, discounts, and customer behaviour are followed
• Collaborating with the risk team to analyse collection scenarios, ensuring compliance with credit policy and timely risk coverage
• Developing and implementing effective cash collection strategies using exceptional negotiation skills
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and proposing innovative solutions
• Working closely with different stakeholders, such as administration, treasury, accounting, sales, quality, and customer service
• Collaborating with clients and other departments to resolve disputes and ensure a positive customer experience
• Experience in SAP, Oracle, and/or My DSO Manager is an advantage. Knowledge in EDI or e-invoice is also beneficial.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years' experience in collections
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP and/or Oracle
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and digitalisation of processes
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to frequent changes
• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish; knowledge of English is a plus

Benefits:

• Permanent contract directly with end client
• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid working policy (3 days at home / 2 days in the office)
• 29-30 days of holiday a year
• Flexible retribution: health insurance, meal allowance, kindergarten allowance, etc.
• Professional development on an international scale and continuous training opportunities
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make an impact in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Lisbon and take your career to the next level.