Credit Controller- German Speaker

The main purpose of the Credit Controller role is to handle the collections activities of large commercial accounts with outstanding invoices.  This is a client facing position that also involves significant contact with internal partners, often requiring collaboration between teams to resolve issues with delinquent accounts.  The individual will be responsible for meeting defined key performance targets while adhering to departmental policies and processes. You will follow the local working hours and holidays where the support is being provided.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate contact with customers to collect cash on unpaid invoices.
• Build trust and confidence with customers, acting as their advocate when issues are raised.
• Meet key performance targets and operational objectives.
• Ensure adherence to the business engagement model, following touch point guidelines and making sure comments and tasks are accurately recorded in the collections' system.
• Liaise with internal and external individuals to resolve billing disputes and queries.
• Form relationships with key collaborators in Finance, Sales and Operations.
• Perform cash reconciliations and research of unallocated and unidentified payments.
• Handle the breach of contract and disconnection process when payments cannot be collected.
• Take ownership of actions from debt and provision meetings.
• Identify accounts that require special attention and act with vitality to resolve issues.

Qualifications:

• Excellent ability to speak and write in English.
• Highly motivated, task oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven customer service experience, ideally working with large international clients.
• Demonstrated success handling accounts receivable and resolving billing issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and driven to achieve targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high attention to detail and proven track record to set and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to drive performance and ensure results delivery.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with strong skills in excel.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or related field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting or related field
• Financial services proven experience desired
• Fluency in German & English languages is a must (Verbal, Written)

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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