Credit Controller

Join our team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Osprey®, Braun®, PUR®, Vicks®, Honeywell®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®, Curlsmith®, and Revlon®, and Olive & June®. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day. **Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere,**in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent **Position**: Credit Controller **Department**:Finance **Work Location**:Bussigny, Switzerland **Work Type**: (Hybrid - 3 days onsite), Full time, Permanent role, 42 hours per week **What you will be doing**: (Intro paragraph) The Credit Control Specialist is responsible for managing accounts receivable for a designated region or market, ensuring timely collection of outstanding customer debts in alignment with the Global Credit Policy. This role involves maintaining accurate control of the AR ledger, proactively monitoring customer accounts, and identifying potential credit risks. The specialist collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to support cash flow targets and reduce overdue balances, while also contributing to continuous improvements in credit management processes. **Cash Collection**: - Contacting customers to speed-up collection and achieve related targets - Generating monthly statements and dunning letters - Define monthly collection targets together with the manager **Risk prevention**: - Analysing new and active customers’ situation to prevent and reduce credit risk - Setting-up and maintaining customer credit limits - Managing credit holds for overdue accounts - Establishing credit insurance where appropriate **Reporting and other duties**: - In collaboration with the Sales teams, manage the clearing of Debit Memos relating to customer deductions, ensuring their validity and follow up daily invoicing - Submitting monthly bad debt provision calculations and make recommendations - Preparing and maintaining accruals liaising with GL, based on agreed customers’ conditions (2 pager) - Preparing all mandatory documents and reports for Audits - Providing support on AR Month-End closing related duties and provide all necessary data to GL & FP&A - Providing support to other members of the team and other markets/ clients - Participating in other ad hoc projects as required **Skills needed to be successful in this role**: Essential: - Financial or administrative background with credit control experience in an international FMCG or equivalent - Fluent in English (spoken and written), French a plus. - Excitement about joining a midsize yet growing company with fast-growing brands **Minimum Qualifications**: - Financial or administrative background with credit control experience in an international FMCG or equivalent - 2+ years related experience - Authorized to work in Switzerland **What do we offer?** - Competitive compensation package depending on experience and skills - Collective Health Insurance or Gym Allowance - Mobility allowance - Flexible work policy with regards to working hours and work from home - Increased flexi-days package after 1 year of service - Swibeco - Modern office with collaborative workspaces - Employee assistance counselling line - Employee discounts on all our EMEA products - Lunch and Learns - Company closure between Christmas and New Year’s - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - The chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you. **#LI-DNI -> so it doesn’t go on LinkedIn** Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon - many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity. At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to