Credit & AR Specialist — German & English

H.B. Fuller; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Portugal is seeking a Credit Specialist to manage a customer portfolio across the accounts receivable cycle, focusing on collections, credit assessment, and order-release management. You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to support effective credit management.

The role offers opportunities for international exposure and career development within a globally connected environment, with a hybrid work model in Porto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related business discipline.
• At least 2 years of Accounts Receivable exposure in a business environment.
• Professional proficiency in German and English, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience communicating directly with customers in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances.
• Develop collection strategies to support timely customer payments.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and order-to-cash process gaps.
• Assess order releases based on aging, credit limits, and customer risk.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and assign risk ratings and credit limits.
• Partner with Sales and customers to mitigate credit risks.
• Monitor and contribute to AR KPIs and performance targets.
• Support Accounts Receivable and Finance process improvement initiatives.

Skills

German proficiency

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Accounts Receivable

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

H.B. Fuller Portugal is seeking a Credit Specialist to manage a customer portfolio across the accounts receivable cycle, focusing on collections, credit assessment, and order-release management. You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to support effective credit management.

The role offers opportunities for international exposure and career development within a globally connected environment, with a hybrid work model in Porto.