Credit Control Analyst - France

A Career At Harman

As A Technology Leader That Is Rapidly On The Move, Harman Is Filled With People Who Are Focused On Making Life Better. Innovation, Inclusivity And Teamwork Are A Part Of Our Dna. When You Add That To The Challenges We Take On And Solve Together, You’Ll Discover That At Harman You Can Grow, Make A Difference And Be Proud Of The Work You Do Every Day.

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our headphones, portable speakers and home entertainment systems will become your area of expertise.

At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

You will join our Finance department based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of: 

Credit Control Analyst - France

A Career At Harman Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About The Role:

The Credit Control Analyst is responsible for the cash collection process, has a supporting role in operational control, managing customer trade terms and to the company’s working capital performance.

The Credit Control team consists of 7 Credit Controllers, 1 Team Lead/Credit Controller and 1 Credit Control Coordinator reporting to the Senior International Manager Credit Control. These positions are mainly centralized in Amsterdam, partly based in the local sales region in France and UK. Customer Master Maintenance and Cash Reconciliation are centralized tasks in the Hungary Shared Service Center over which the Credit Control Manager holds functional responsibility.
 

What You Will Do:

• Credit Control, involving managing AR account balances, dispute management, dunning and monitoring and maintaining DSO ratios.
• Monitoring current personal and departmental work processes according to Global guidelines.
• Maintenance of an accurate rebate program and process.
• Customer relation management by timely account reconciliation and administrative support with customer accounts.
• Customer Master data and Credit Management master data management.
• Manage Process efficiency and effectiveness according to company compliance rules.
• Actively drive results improvement, manage improvement projects.
• Providing standard and ad hoc reporting to management, accounts, sales division and corporate RA.
• Projects, long term and ad-hoc. Driving and initiate projects both department or inter-departmental.
• Daily interaction with stakeholders on different levels within the company but as well outside.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of Credit Control experience preferably in international environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a commercial environment, representing the finance function.
• Fluency in French and English. Additional languages like Dutch, German or Spanish are beneficial.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Be willing to travel occasionally domestic and international.
• Be willing to work in an office in Amsterdam.

What We Offer:

• A flexible work schedule where you will be able to work from home up to 40% and the remaining days in a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• You are going to work in an international team within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation plus a 13th month salary, 28 holidays per year.
• You will also receive a highly valued commuter travel package, a EUR 100,- environment allowance when commuting via public transport or bike. Additionally, we provide an interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension and top-notch employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.