Finance cluster – Reporting to Head of Global Finance Operations
Top Employers Institute is the global authority recognising excellence in people practices. We assist companies to accelerate these practices and further enrich their worlds of work. Through the Top Employers programme, participants are audited, certified and recognised as employers of choice. Established more than 30 years ago, Top Employers Institute now certifies over 2,300 organisations in 121 countries. These certified companies positively impact the lives of over 12m employees globally.
Purpose and Contribution to the Company Strategy
The purpose of this role is managing the company’s financial transactions by ensuring timely processing of invoices. Ensuring the effective execution of the global credit control protocol, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the finance team in managing accounts receivable. This role requires strong attention to detail, timely communication, and proactive risk assessment to maintain a healthy cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Billing
- Execute and follow up on the invoicing procedure, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Provide relevant support to accounts for invoicing-related matters.
- Monitor and allocate invoicing payments.
- Facilitate the vendor setup process for Top Employers with clients.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for the invoicing process.
2. Credit Control
- Execute and enforce the Global Credit Control protocol.
- Send automated payment reminders globally and ensure data accuracy.
- Collaborate with controllers to ensure timely bank bookings.
- Respond to customer queries within the 24-hour timeline.
- Maintain and ensure proper usage of the Credit Control tool.
- Manage and monitor the Credit Control inbox.
- Prepare and report on end-of-month Accounts Receivable (AR) balance.
- Provide support to the finance and commercial team in credit-related matters.
- Assess credit risk and manage escalation as needed.
Competencies
Company competencies (for everyone):
- Collaboration
- Customer focus
- Global perspective
Key success competencies (in addition to company competencies):
- Experience in credit control, accounts receivable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work with credit control tools and finance systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Qualification Criteria
- 2–5 years of experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or risk assessment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong Excel skills (financial analysis, credit risk assessment).
- Experience with credit control tools and/or automated risk assessment software will be a plus.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills for dealing with international clients.
- Problem-solving mindset to resolve disputes and overdue payments.
- Positive attitude and team player.
Top Employers Institute Offers
Purposeful Impact. Global Connections. Versatile Working Environment.
At Top Employers Institute, you collaborate with colleagues worldwide as you shape a career focused on enriching the world of work, bringing your best self.
At Top Employers Institute, we believe in:
- Living our human-centric approach (flexible working conditions, including the flexibility to work from home or from the office)
- Thriving in a multicultural environment
- Growing meaningfully
- Leadership culture based on trust
- Plenty of room for initiatives and own responsibility
- We pay you to pay it forward: we grant you 2 days of paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about
- We want you to stay with us: you will enjoy a 4-week sabbatical leave paid by the company after 5 years
- Dynamic and strong international culture (more than 30 nationalities spread over 12 offices all around the world)
- Fast growing (20% YoY revenue growth) and sustainable company (founded 30 years ago)
Top Employers Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and celebrate each other’s differences. We know that a diverse workforce enhances our success. We are conscious that having the freedom to be yourself is the basis of sustainable growth. To us, it doesn’t matter where you were born, what you believe in, how old you are, what you look like, or who you love. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds actually lift Top Employers Institute to new heights and increase our way of thinking for a better world of work. Join us, as there is a place for you here!