CREDIT CONTROLLER

Function: Finance & Control Job Category: Support Functions Credit Controller Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We are now looking for a Credit Controller to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Greece, but Italy and France are also possible locations. What you will be doing In this position, your work will include both Credit Management and collection tasks. As Credit Controller, your work will focus on these responsibilities: Responsible for collection activities of all due and over-due invoices Chasing debt by telephone, email, and letter Accountable for the timely collection of accounts across the designated customer base Monitor customer payment behaviour and escalate any queries accordingly Allocate payments in accordance with customer remittances Ensure a valid customer credit limit is set, monitored, and controlled effectively Support the sales unit with credit management related issues and the processing of quotations, orders, credit notes, return orders and invoicing Liaise with sales and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding disputes and non-payment of invoices Supply the relevant reporting needs of the various stakeholders both at month end and ad hoc Work to strict monthly and annual collection targets To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: Background within a credit control environment Fluency in Greek and in English is essential Financial knowledge Personable and confident manner with the ability to build and promote strong working relationships. High attention to detail and a methodical approach. IT literate with knowledge of MS Office Exposure to SAP would be advantageous In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually. Why you and us? We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. Contact & next steps We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. For further questions please reach out to Schirmann Céline, Energy, Credit Control Manager, through ... with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy! At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on .... #J-18808-Ljbffr