Credit Controller-Portuguese/Spanish

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CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1928, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

Within this function, you will be responsible for collecting receivables in a timely manner and play a key role in the cash-flow of the company ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively.

You will be responsible for the following activities:

  • Reconcile payments and customer remittances;
  • Assess the creditworthiness of customers through analysis of financial statements;
  • Processing and generating reminder letters and monthly statements;
  • Investigating and resolving queries relating to nonpayment of invoices;
  • Liaising with sales, invoicing and operational teams to resolve outstanding queries;
  • Ensuring that all major accounts are in line with the agreed cash cycle;
  • Participate in the monthly reporting process;
  • Working to strict monthly and annually collections targets and reducing debtor days;
  • Contacting clients when payments are overdue.

Your profile

  • You have a relevant experience in a similar function or you are willing to learn;
  • You are fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
  • You have well developed IT and reporting skills (Excel, …);
  • Accurate and figure minded, you have an organized and methodical approach;
  • Result oriented, you are stress resistant and able to work with strict deadlines;
  • Customer oriented, you are able to communicate in an assertive and tactful manner.