Credit controller – Finance Operations team, Continental Europe, located in Barcelona or Madrid. Responsibilities * Pro-active credit control * Ensure overdue/late accounts are followed up and escalated to management. * Follow up on action points/escalations from review meetings and update Line manager. * Analyse and review trends and provide recommendations to reduce the overdue debt in consultation with Line manager. * Allocate cash to receivables. * Handle and follow up on any queries from the collections operation including cash allocation. * Allocate IPT/Taxes and follow up queries with Tax Department. * File documentation and activity as required. * Timely investigation and resolution of challenging accounts/cedants is expected. * Collaborate with Finance department, underwriting department, claims department, brokers and clients to resolve any queries or technical issues. * Ad hoc duties as directed by Line Manager. Qualifications * 5+ years experience in a similar role within the Insurance/reinsurance market in Continental Europe is essential.
* Experience of credit control in the Insurance sector, especially in context of co‑insurance. * Experience of Aged Debt Reporting and analysis is essential. * Strong Excel skills at Proficient Level (including macros) are essential for this role. * Strong grasp of business processes and systems. * Ability to work on own initiative. * Ability and confidence to challenge existing procedures and use of system. * Strong technical skills including credit control skills. * Good understanding of co‑insurance systems and procedures. * Knowledge of Insurance and Reinsurance products in Continental Europe would be an advantage. * Awareness of Sox Controls is desirable but not essential. * Associate or member of the Chartered Institute of credit management is desirable but not essential. * English language skills are essential, Italian or French language skills are an advantage. Benefits We continuously evaluate and update our b