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

IFX Corporate Services GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

LinkedIn Learning access

Pension plan

Job summary

IFCO is seeking a Finance professional in Berlin to manage payment processing, credit & collections, and documentation management. You will work in an international setting, coordinating with customers, Sales, and local Finance teams to ensure accurate financial operations.

The role requires SAP experience, strong MS Office skills, and fluency in English plus Italian and/or Spanish. Join a company advancing circular packaging in a hybrid work environment with ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent in Accounting/Finance.
• Several years of experience in Accounting, preferably in Credit & Collections in an international environment.
• Solid SAP experience (mid to advanced) and strong MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a service mindset.
• High accuracy and accountability in financial data and processes.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work in diverse teams.
• Fluent in English and Italian and/or Spanish for international communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming payments and debtor payment runs, including reimbursements and direct debits.
• Support harmonization and automation to improve efficiency across Credit & Collections processes.
• Create, maintain, and enhance process documentation for transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Investigate payment discrepancies and collaborate with customers, Sales, and Finance teams to resolve.
• Oversee customer dunning activities and manage communications throughout collections.
• Monitor credit limits, manage order releases, and perform account clearing.
• Execute month-end closing activities including AR cleansing and reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Accuracy

Cultural awareness

English

Italian

Spanish

Education

College degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

We 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.

IFCOis a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers to participate in the circular economy in 50+ countries. IFCO operates a pool of over 400 million reusable packaging containers (RPCs) globally, which are used for over 2.5 billion shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers to grocery retailers every year. IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.

More: www.ifco.com | Follow us on LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS