Credit Controller English (M/F) Lisbon REF: 125523

ManpowerGroup Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Portugal is seeking a Credit Controller to join the Credit Control team in Lisbon. You will oversee day-to-day reconciliations, cash receipts, and broker/client accounts, ensuring timely collections and high-quality service across finance operations.

Ideal candidates have a finance-related degree, at least 1 year in credit control, strong English, and solid data analysis skills. Proactive, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment will excel here.

Qualifications

• Be a graduate, or have a professional qualification in a finance related discipline.
• You will have experience in Credit Control (minimum 1 year).
• Proficient in written and spoken English, Portuguese would be a plus.
• Good mathematical analytical skills and ability to analyse complex data with effective decision making on complex business/technical issues.
• A positive, can-do attitude, results-driven, with energy and determination to succeed in a fast-paced environment where timely and high-quality responses are critical to success.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen attention to detail, capable of producing high-quality work under pressure.
• Being patient and respectful towards our clients, coupled with professional firmness and determination in debt recovery.
• Good Excel and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely data entry and quality checking of cash receipts per Hiscox standards.
• Responsible for premium collections, cheque deposits, direct debits, commissions payments, discounts and other overpayments.
• Reconcile discrepancies on client and broker accounts, disburse cash received, assist in recovering and resolving outstanding debts, and manage relationships with brokers and partners.
• Deliver exceptional service standards and meet KPIs.
• Liaise with internal/external parties to respond to queries within deadlines.
• Distribute monthly statements regarding overdue accounts and address questions.
• Input regulations into the system, handle unpaid accounts, oversee steps, and clear outstanding movements.
• Analyze the Ageing report and allocated portfolio.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge to support best practices.
• Provide support and mentoring where applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvements.

Skills

Credit control

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Finance-related degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ManpowerGroup is a multinational company known worldwide for making business more human. By choosing us, you are choosing to be part of a multicultural and dynamic team in a world of projects with the best brands on the market. Come and build your career with us!

About the Team:

As a vital member of our Credit Control team, the Credit Controller will be instrumental in shaping our style, approach, and processes. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day reconciliation of cash received to various binding authority agent accounts and brokers. Your passion for providing world-class service and your customer-centric mindset will be essential.

You will collaborate closely with similarly sized teams across UK Finance, Treasury, Payments, and Operations. This position demands a “whatever it takes” attitude, with a readiness to roll up your sleeves and contribute actively to building our team. This is a great opportunity to impact the overall success of the Credit Control Department and help achieve its objectives.

To succeed in this role, you should bring enthusiasm and energy to all your tasks. While you will efficiently manage routine activities, we also value your fresh ideas and innovative thinking.

We are committed to continuous improvement and always seek better ways to operate, and we expect the same drive from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient data entry and quality checking of cash receipts as per Hiscox standards, including supporting data cleansing and mass change processing projects;
• Responsible for premium collections, cheque deposits, direct debits, commissions payments, discounts and other overpayments;
• Reconcile discrepancies on client and broker accounts, disburse cash received, assist in recovering and resolving outstanding and overdue debts, and manage relationships with brokers and partners (banks, mutual funds) based on the nature of contracts or intermediaries;
• Deliver exceptional service standards and meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Liaise with internal and external parties to respond to and resolve queries within established deadlines;
• Distribute monthly statements and correspondence regarding overdue accounts to clients and promptly address any questions, with limited complexity;
• Input regulations into the computer system, handle unpaid accounts, oversee each step of the procedure, and clear outstanding financial movements, with limited complexity;
• Analyze the Ageing report and allocated portfolio;
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and expertise, contributing to technical support and best procedural practices.
• Provide support, mentoring and guidance when applicable;
• Participate in the implementation of continuous improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Be a graduate, or have a professional qualification in a finance related disciple;
• You will have experience in Credit Control (minimum 1 year);
• Proficient in written and spoken English, Portuguese would be a plus;
• Good mathematical analytical skills and ability to analyse complex data with effective decision making on complex business/technical issues;
• A positive, can-do attitude, results-driven, with the energy and determination to succeed in a fast-paced environment where timely and high-quality responses are critical to success;
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen attention to detail, capable of producing high-quality work under pressure. Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet tight deadlines;
• Being patient and respectful towards our clients, coupled with professional firmness and determination in debt recovery;
• Good Excel and Outlook skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a well-established international insurance group.
• Work in a collaborative, diverse, and growth-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to support and influence the development of efficient financial processes.
• Ongoing training and development with exposure to global finance operations.

Ready to join a high performing finance team at a global level?