Credit Controller - German Speaker

About us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

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We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

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 teamwork 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.

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.
Build 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 balance 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 similar
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting or related field
Financial services proven experience desired
Proficiency in German & English languages is a must (Verbal, Written)

Career Stage:

Associate

Compensation Information:

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated annual gross base salary for this position is between 89,100 zł - 140,900 zł. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Bonus Plan ("bonus plan"). Target Bonus % will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job-related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience.

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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