Credit & Collections Specialist – German & English

H.B. Fuller; Mindelo; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Portugal is seeking a Credit Specialist to manage customer portfolios across the accounts receivable cycle. The role emphasizes collections, credit assessment, order releases, and resolving invoice discrepancies, with close collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance.

You will assess creditworthiness, set risks and limits, and monitor AR KPIs to support overall AR performance within a globally connected organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business discipline.
• 2+ years in a business office role with AR exposure and customer contact.
• Fluent in German and English, written and spoken, with strong communication.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar AR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances.
• Develop collection strategies to support timely payments.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and order-to-cash gaps.
• Assess order releases based on aging, credit limits, and risk.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and assign risk ratings and limits.
• Collaborate with Sales and customers to mitigate credit risks.
• Monitor AR KPIs and support process improvements in Finance.

Skills

AR experience

Credit assessment

SAP S/4HANA

German language

English language

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

H.B. Fuller Portugal is seeking a Credit Specialist to manage customer portfolios across the accounts receivable cycle. The role emphasizes collections, credit assessment, order releases, and resolving invoice discrepancies, with close collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance.

You will assess creditworthiness, set risks and limits, and monitor AR KPIs to support overall AR performance within a globally connected organization.