Specialist Credit & Collection (m/f/d) (Italian or Spanish speaker)

IFCO Group; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IFCO Group in Berlin seeks a Specialist Credit & Collection (m/f/d) fluent in English and Italian and/or Spanish. The role focuses on payment processing, dunning coordination, and credit management within an international environment.

A college degree in business/finance and SAP proficiency are required. You will work in a hybrid setup with collaboration across Finance, Sales, and Customer teams, contributing to month-end closings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Administration or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in Accounting, preferably Credit & Collections in an international environment.
• Solid SAP experience (mid to advanced) and strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent communication, collaboration and service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Payment Processing – manage incoming payments and debtor runs, including reimbursements and direct debits.
• Process Excellence – support harmonization and automation of Credit & Collections processes.
• Documentation Management – create and maintain clear process documentation.
• Issue Resolution – resolve payment discrepancies with customers, Sales and Finance teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Italian/Spanish

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

## Specialist Credit & Collection (m/f/d) (Italian or Spanish speaker)Apply: Berlin: DEU - Berlin: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR00003331We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.„The future is circular“**Key responsibilities:** * **Payment Processing** – Manage incoming payments and execute debtor payment runs, including reimbursements and direct debit transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.* **Process Excellence** – Support harmonization and automation initiatives to continuously improve efficiency, quality, and effectiveness across Credit & Collections processes.* **Documentation Management** – Create, maintain, and enhance clear process documentation to support transparency, consistency, and knowledge sharing.* **Issue Resolution** – Investigate payment discrepancies and collaborate closely with customers, Sales, and local Finance teams to identify and implement effective solutions.* **Dunning Coordination** – Oversee customer dunning activities and ensure timely, professional, and policy-compliant communication throughout the collection process.* **Credit Management** – Monitor credit limits, manage order releases, and perform account clearing activities in alignment with internal policies and risk management guidelines.* **Month-End Closing** – Execute Credit & Collections period-end activities, including accounts receivable cleansing, account reconciliations, reclassifications, and bad debt provisioning. **We expect:** * **Educational Background** – College degree in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance.* **Professional Experience** – Some years of experience in Accounting, preferably in Credit & Collections within an international environment.* **Technical Expertise** – Solid working experience with SAP (mid to advanced level) and strong proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Outlook and Excel.* **Communication & Collaboration** – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a cooperative and service-oriented mindset.* **Accuracy & Accountability** – High attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility in managing financial data and processes.* **Cultural Awareness** – Team player with an understanding of and respect for diverse company and country cultures.* **Language Skills** – Fluent in English and Italian and/or Spanish, enabling effective communication in international and multicultural environments. **We offer:** * **Make a difference where it matters** – Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.* **A culture of appreciation and respect** – Join an international team where collaboration thrives.* **Flat hierarchies, fast decisions** – Your ideas matter and drive real change.* **Work your way** – Enjoy hybrid work and workation \\*for EU Citizens within the EU. We provide everything you need for effective remote work.* **Unlimited learning opportunities** – Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning.* **Modern office** – open office spaces, modern and digital devices.* **Stay fit and invest in your future** – with sports discounts and the opportunity to contribute to a pension plan.At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.We are looking forward to receiving your application.