Accounts Receivable Administrator - Fluent in English & German (f/m/d)
At Essity, we’re all about fresh ideas and bold moves, nurturing dynamic and diverse talent while providing opportunities for growth and development. Ready to kickstart your career? Your journey starts here!
Working at Essity is not just a career; it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations and sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth—our culture grows with you.
About the role
This role is a great opportunity for professionals eager to start their careers in finance. You will work closely with our DACH region Accounts Receivable team in Lisbon, handling essential financial tasks and ensuring smooth operations.
As an Accounts Receivable Administrator you will tackle key financial tasks: from managing receivables and collections to ensuring timely payments and prepping customer statements, you’ll be at the heart of our operations. Your dedication to teamwork and customer interaction will be your key to your success in this role.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
-Invoicing and timely payment facilitation
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Ensure invoices are promptly sent to facilitate timely payment processes.
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Track outstanding payments and communicate with customers to remind them of their obligations.
-Monitoring and collecting payments
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Regularly review accounts to identify overdue payments.
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Address payment-related issues, reconcile account discrepancies, and handle disputes.
-Maintaining customer relationships
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Be the go-to person for customers with payment questions.
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Collaborate with sales and customer service to sort out any issues and keep the payment process running smoothly.
-Reporting and analysis
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Generate reports and statements for internal use, providing insights into payment trends and outstanding balances.
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Maintain data accuracy, verifying information and ensuring all financial processes adhere to established protocols.
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Perform quality checks and secure accounting process delivery as defined in framework agreements and/or Service Level Agreements.
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Answer incoming questions and assist employees, managers, and other finance colleagues to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete and escalate more complex issues to the next level.
Who You Are
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You are a team player, you thrive in a collaborative environment and love working with others.
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Your keen eye for detail ensures everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
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You build strong relationships and genuinely enjoy interacting with clients.
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You anticipate challenges and tackle them head-on.
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You keep track of tasks and responsibilities effortlessly.
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You are flexible and quick to adapt to new systems and methods.
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You hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management.
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Bonus points if you have some experience in Accounts Receivable or Collections.
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Familiar with SAP (Finance Module or Analytics), Electronic Banking Software tools, and Office 365.
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Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.
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All resumes should be submitted in English.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
More About Location
With an office located in Lisbon, you will work within a sustainable building boasting panoramic views, close to amenities, public transport and the airport.
Application End Date:12 nov. 2024Job Requisition ID:Essity246185
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What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
