Posted Position Title Credit & Collections Specialist - German speaking

Job Number	1885068
Business	GE Capital
Business Segment	Capital - EMEA
About Us	Working Capital Solutions (WCS) leverages the financial solutions and industry expertise of GE Capital to offer Accounts Receivable management on a global basis to GE and its affiliates. We offer a full range of Accounts Receivable management capabilities, including financing and servicing solutions through our world class people, processes and technologies With over $55B receivables purchased annually and $10B of serviced assets at year end 2012, WCS provides credit and collections services through five Centers of Excellence and over 12 locations globally. WCS is part of GE Capital EMEA – one of Europe’s largest commercial and consumer lenders with more than five million customers and operations in 19 countries. WCS is committed to global diversity by employing the brightest minds in the world to help us create limitless ideas and solve tough challenges. We provide employees with opportunities to reach their growth potential and contribute to the progress of the communities we serve. Our achievements reflect a culture of meritocracy where every employee can be a leader. We believe that when one person grows and improves, we can all grow and improve — and together, we all rise. GE is committed to diversity. We aim to employ the brightest minds in the world to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles - people like you … Connect with us! GE Capital provides all the latest news and career opportunities directly to you viaTwitter @GEEuropeCareers or on LinkedIn at GE Capital Careers UK. You can also find out what it's like to work with us in this video - Youtube
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Collections
Function Segment	Collections - Multi Stage
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Sale
Postal Code	M33 2HR
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	Join a culture of teamwork and imagination that facilitates customer-focussed problem-resolution. Significant growth opportunities exist for an experienced high calibre graduate or credit professional to join GE Working Capital Solutions. You will be responsible for Credit and Collections activities related to the GE Healthcare Ltd Germany portfolio
Essential Responsibilities	In this role you will: • Resolve customer receivable issues, disputes, and/or claims with Customer Service and Commercial colleagues by collecting, analysing, and reviewing client data. • Resolve customer enquiries promptly & accurately, by understanding customer market & needs. • Proactively contact customers for prompt collection or resolution of aged receivables, by regularly collecting & analysing customer data. • Have a controllership overview of the dunning cycle/letters. • Establish and maintain appropriate credit lines for new and existing customers with the Risk Team by analysing customer financials. • Balance risk and growth objectives by providing a strong link to the commercial, and actively supporting Credit/ Risk analyses and reviews. • Validate that reports meet GE's risk & financial requirements. • Coordinate Payment Plan proposals, pre-bankruptcy and pre-receivership recoveries, once approved by the risk department. • There may be an opportunity to take part in special projects, for those interested in personal / professional development opportunities. • Accomplish all your responsibilities in line with GE's compliance and integrity requirements.
Qualifications/Requirements	• Fluency in English & German (both written & verbal) • Business School Degree or qualification (MBO, HBO, Modern Businesss Administration, FachHochschule or equivalent). • OR relevant experience in cash collection or customer service, ideally in a multinational environment. • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. • Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel. • Demonstrated effective cash collection skills, with detail orientation. • Proven Financial Analysis Skills • Ability to be pro-active and to think “outside the box”. • Excellent proven interpersonal and teamwork skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Capable of resourceful problem solving, while remaining customer-focussed. • Cultural Awareness in an diverse and international environment • Thirst for learning! • MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN the UK WITHOUT RESTRICTION
Desired Characteristics	• Factoring, Trade Finance knowledge and experience a plus.