Finance Specialist- Credit control CoE

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What this job involves

• Responsible for own region/group within JLL

• Manage the full cycle of accounts receivable, including invoice tracking, payment reconciliation, and collections for a diverse client base

• Perform complex reconciliations between different financial systems and client accounts, requiring strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments for shared clients

• Conduct internal reconciliations and follow up with external clients regarding unpaid or disputed invoices

• Liaise with clients to resolve payment issues, disputed invoices, and misdirected payments

• Work closely with various finance teams to ensure clear accountability and streamlined processes

• Meet cash and debtor targets set by Business

• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner – complying with set credit terms

• Chase overdue invoices by phone, email, and letters within agreed timescales

• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity

• Monitor disputes with Business/clients to ensure resolution in a timely manner

• Respond promptly to internal/external clients' requests

• Work closely with the Business and provide weekly debtors reports

• Escalate queries and delinquent debtors as necessary

• Advise Business on credit control matters, Best Business Practice and Policies

• Work closely with the Accounts Receivable team (JLL shared service center)

• Provide ad hoc updates/reporting where required

• Build and maintain relationships with internal/external clients at all levels

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

•    A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

•    Minimum 3+ years of experience in managing credit and accounts receivables or in a similar

credit management role.

•    Excellent written and verbal communication – English

•    The ability to work in a team and individually

•    Sound IT skills including Intermediate Excel

•    Sound decision making

•    Good attention to detail, and organized

•    Time management

•    Work under pressure and to deadlines

•    Confident individual

•    Property/Professional Services background preferred-but not essential

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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