Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.
Purpose
The Credit Controller reports to the Regional AP & AR Manager. The position is based in Villars-sur-Glâne within our Richemont Europe Teams, starting in July 2024 and is a full-time position (100%).
By joining our team, you will ensure a high level of efficiency covering all credit-related activities and administrative tasks for Richemont wholesale business offering an excellent customer service in perfect alignment with Markets & Maisons.
You will be successful in the role by:
- Managing Client portfolio in line with credit policies and best company’s interest.
- Reflecting high qualitative image for the Group, aiming to maximum internal and external customers satisfaction in line with best company interests.
- Continuous and close follow-up of debtor’s accounts with ageing balance, SAP enrichment with dates and comments, actions, non-payment reasons, promises to pay.
- Liaising with sales and commercial team about claims resolution and sales deductions processing
- Managing administrative tasks (dunning, statements, invoice copies, accounts history, clearing details, ad hoc requests)
- Reconciliation and precise follow up on debtors account (clearings, refunds, disputes, documentation, sales deductions).
- Risk management: exposure and credit limits monitoring, risk classes appropriate assignment, order releases, customer blocks and escalations. Bad Debts Provision management: calculation, comments, and Group rules application with strict documentation.
- Audit requirements strict follow up, key AR controls adherence and company processes adaptation.
- Ensure cross-functions alignment: cash allocation, master data & contract management, general accounting, controlling, ICS, AP.
- Support AR KPI's reporting metrics (DSO, Overdue, Bad Debts) and trends analysis
- Support incomplete billing process and blocks resolution (flows finalization)
Your invaluable skills we are looking for:
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent;
- You are fluent in English with strong written and oral communication skills, German skills would be a plus;
- You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar function;
- You have a capacity to learn and investigate transverse business flows with a strong analytical, problem-solving skills and organization skills;
- You are action-oriented, autonomous & service-oriented.
Then, you must be the right talent to join our European regional team as Credit Controller.
Still wondering why, you should apply?
- You will join a friendly and dynamic team with whom you will be able to share your knowledge and expertise.
- Challenging partnership, collaboration, integrity and agile learning are part of our great team spirit.
- You will interact with several stakeholders across functions and countries.
- Our offices will allow you to evolve in a modern and pleasant environment.