Credit Controller (m/f/d)

OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS (EUROPE) LTD. FILIAL I FINLAND; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workplace

Mobile working possibilities (2 days a

Job summary

OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS (EUROPE) LTD. FILIAL I FINLAND is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable specialist to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices and perform risk analysis within the Global Credit Policy.

You will proactively follow up on balances, manage overdue receivables, maintain debtor records, and collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Finance to optimize cash flow and reporting to the Line Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong numeracy, planning, organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal teams to resolve disputes.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and perform risk analysis.
• Proactively follow up on overdue invoices and manage unapplied cash.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and oversee billing processes.
• Prepare regular reporting and insights for the Line Manager.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Finance to resolve disputes.

Skills

Accounts receivable

English proficiency

Digital literacy

Numeracy & planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

JOB PURPOSE & PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and financial risk analysis to grant credit within the Global Credit Policy. Put all collection actions internally and externally, to collect outstanding invoices most effectively.

Accounts Receivable & Cash Collection

Proactively follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment within agreed terms, manage overdue receivables, allocate unapplied cash, and coordinate legal or agency collection efforts when necessary.

System & Account Maintenance

Maintain accurate debtor records, manage consolidated billing processes, and oversee the weekly stop list to restrict service or credit when payments are overdue.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

Monitor the total debtor portfolio, analyze payment trends and potential risks, and deliver regular reportings and insights to the Line Manager.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with internal departments -including Sales, Customer Service, and global/offshore Finance teams - as well as external clients to resolve invoice disputes and optimize cash flow.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal
• Strong digital literacy, particularly in Google applications and SAP
• Good numeracy skills, strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills, growth mindset
• Strong assertiveness and excellent communication skills.
• High customer focus as well as attention to detail and accuracy, result-driven, business-focused, and strong problem-solving capabilities

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern workplace
• Mobile working possibilities (2 days per week)
• Flexible working time
• Company pension scheme
• 30 days vacation
• Open communication and innovative collaboration
• Career & development opportunities

Located in the Hamburg office.