Junior Cash Collections Specialist with French

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, 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 150 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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Your Daily Tasks

• Managing the collection of country-related (France) trade receivables for the areas and companies assigned by Invoice to Cash management.
• Taking an active part in "Invoice to Cash" process improvement projects.
• Setting credit limits for customers, liaising with country Sales Management, Credit Control, and other management as appropriate.
• Managing the order release process
• Performing overdue debt decrease and collection activities for the countries and companies under control.
• Providing reliable and well-documented risk advice to senior management and the sales department based on accurate assessment and evaluation of all appropriate internal and external factors and objectives.
• Production of monthly /weekly/ daily figures for the analysis of aged debt

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Language Skills: You are fluent in both English and French, and ready to use them daily.
• Adaptability: You are flexible, proactive, and quick to take ownership of tasks.
• Growth-Oriented: You are eager to expand your skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and benefit from top-tier training programs.
• Team Spirit: You value collaboration, a positive team atmosphere, and a supportive leader who fosters diversity and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary + language bonus
• Attractive operational bonus
• Extended medical package at Lux Med, including dental coverage
• Modern work tools and office space
• Access to learning platforms (incl. Percipio)
• Possibility of flexible work in a hybrid model
• Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development

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.