At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
Shape the future of trade with us.
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Job Description
The Accounts Receivable Accountant will be able to perform following activities, including but not restricted to:
Cash allocation and payment recording (direct debits, bank transfers, etc.)
Cash out activities (refunds of credit notes to clients, payments to brokers & clients)
Client bad debts preparation and posting
Bank reconciliations and clearing of transitory accounts
Reconciliations between main ledger and sub ledger
Timely monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
Query resolution on Accounts Receivable topics
Is accountable for operations’ accuracy and quality regarding statutory and Group rules and standards
Ad hoc activities
Participates in the creation / update of Finance Standard Operating Procedures used by the SSC operational teams.
Participates in project work (e.g. lean & optimization topics)
Participates to functional & cross-functional meetings (when required) and shares feedback and regular contact with functional finance team
QualificationsSkills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics or related
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- Good knowledge of accounting processes
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Good organizational skills
- Demonstrates high reliability and self-motivation
- Ability to deal with numerous deadlines simultaneously / Multi-tasking
Languages :
- Fluency in spoken and written French (B2/C1)
- Fluency in spoken and written English (B2/C1)
- Nice to have: Italian (B2/C1)
Education:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting
Experience:
- Experience in an accounting department minimum; preferred 2-3 years
- Experience in trade credit insurance industry is a plus
- Experience in an international environment preferred.
- Experience in SAP preferred
What’s in it for you:
- The company will provide continuous support and guidance throughout your work
- Hybrid work model
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What We Do
With over 75 years of experience and the most extensive international network, Coface is a leader in trade credit insurance & risk management, and a recognized provider of Factoring, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Bonding, and Information Services. Coface’s experts work to the beat of the global economy, helping ~50,000 clients in 100 countries build successful, growing, and dynamic businesses. With Coface’s insight and advice, these companies can make informed decisions. The Group' solutions strengthen their ability to sell by providing them with reliable information on their commercial partners and protecting them against non-payment risks, both domestically and for export. In 2023, Coface employed ~4,970 people and registered a turnover of €1.868 billion.
