Strategic Credit & Collections Partner – Italy

Kao Netherlands B.V. - Kao Corporation; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Pension schemes

Insurance options

Job summary

Kao Netherlands B.V. is seeking a Credit Collector to support our finance function, primarily serving our Italian customers from the Netherlands. You will manage receivables, drive timely collections, and act as a business partner between finance and commercial teams.

The role requires Italian C2/native proficiency, fluent English, and 3+ years in credit/collections. A focus on process improvement and accurate reporting will help strengthen our collections function and contribute to Kao's growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Italian: C2/native-level proficiency; English: fluent.
• 3+ years' experience in a Credit and Collection environment.
• Experience in a changing environment with focus on process improvement.
• Experience in running projects and/or process improvements.
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver.
• SAP/S4Hana knowledge and Excel proficiency.
• Detail oriented and able to manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and collect outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts while maintaining positive relationships.
• Prioritize high‑impact accounts to maximize value and efficiency.
• Collaborate as a business partner between finance and commercial teams with data‑driven insights.
• Identify recurring issues and bottlenecks; propose improvements to streamline processes.
• Ensure compliance and maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting.

Skills

Credit collection

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Prioritization

Workload management

Italian language

English language

Education

Bachelor/Master in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP/S4Hana

Excel

Job description

Kao Netherlands B.V. is seeking a Credit Collector to support our finance function, primarily serving our Italian customers from the Netherlands. You will manage receivables, drive timely collections, and act as a business partner between finance and commercial teams.

The role requires Italian C2/native proficiency, fluent English, and 3+ years in credit/collections. A focus on process improvement and accurate reporting will help strengthen our collections function and contribute to Kao's growth.