Cash Collection Junior Specialist with German

About AkzoNobel

Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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About the Role

Join our dynamic Invoice to Cash (I2C) team, where you'll contribute to efficient receivables management, process improvement, and risk assessment. If you're passionate about learning, problem-solving, and working in a collaborative environment, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

Manage the collection of trade receivables for assigned companies within the market (Switzerland).

Actively participate in "Invoice to Cash" process improvement projects, driving efficiency and effectiveness.

Set and review credit limits for customers, collaborating closely with Sales Management, Credit Control, and senior stakeholders.

Monitor and support the improvement of overdue debts, ensuring collection effectiveness.

Provide well-documented risk advice to senior management and the sales department, assessing internal and external factors.

Produce monthly reports for the analysis of aged debt and overdue payments.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Fluency in English and German.

SAP and Excel experience is essential; knowledge of Microsoft D or AX is a nice to have.

Strong communication skills to handle frequent interactions with customers.

Analytical mindset with excellent organizational skills to manage a portfolio and prioritize tasks efficiently.

A proactive, flexible team player who thrives in a multicultural environment.

What We Offer

• Full-time position in our dynamic Invoice to Cash team.
• Attractive salary plus a language bonus.
• Yearly bonus.
• Extended Lux Med medical package, including dental coverage.
• Modern work tools and a comfortable office environment.
• Access to Learning Cafeteria (incl. Percipio), with opportunities for professional certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
• Flexible hybrid work model offering work-life balance.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, multicultural team.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.