Credit Controller

Posted On:  14 May 2025
Job Category:  Finance & Procurement

At Terumo, we enhance lifesaving medical technologies for the benefit of society. Are you eager to contribute to people's health and patients' wellbeing? We'll challenge you to become a master in your field of expertise. You can invest your talents in balance with your personal aspirations - live and work in harmony. Built on our Japanese origins; we are driven by respect, ownership and continuous improvement. It is at the heart of everything we do. This is how we make a difference in the lives of patients, customers and associates.

Department Info

The Credit Control department is part of the GBS (Global Business Services) Finance organization.

This team is tasked with ensuring that credit is granted only to customers who demonstrate the ability to repay, and that payments are received in a timely manner. Additionally, this department is responsible for processing incoming bank statements.

Job Summary

The Credit Controller ensures accurate processing of payments, timely cash collection, and assesses credit risks for customers and suppliers. They evaluate credit histories and recommend approval or disapproval of credit limit changes to management.

To support the Credit Control team, we are seeking a temporary replacement for a colleague on six-month maternity leave. The ideal candidate can start in early July for a smooth handover.

Job Responsibilities

  • Process in- & outgoing payments correctly and timely including netting;
  • Manage timely cash collection incl. problem solving;
  • Block and release of customer orders;
  • Assess credit risk (credit limit, control L/C, bank guarantees, etc.) as well as manage the uncovered risk for both customers and suppliers;
  • Contact with customer/customer service to ensure timely collection and solving dispute;
  • Contact with local sales rep to discuss customers with overdue, own risk, …;
  • Create the monthly required reports for A/R and credit control;
  • Ensure compliance / execute SOX controls – monthly reconciliation of A/R accounts, update of policies & procedures, etc.;
  • Assist in monthly close;
  • Maintain a filing system for all financial documents.

Profile Description

Ideally you have:

  • a Master's or Bachelor's degree in accountancy or equivalent through experience; 
  • Experience in finance domain preferably in A/R, credit control or customer service;
  • Experience in SAP (SD & FI) is an asset;
  • Good understanding of end to end OTC process;
  • Pro-active attitude, accuracy and strong communication skills are a must;
  • Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken). Other languages can be an advantage.

Offer

  • A temporary assignment of min. 6 months in a dynamic and collaborative working environment within an international company;
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth;

  • Competitive compensation package with benefits.

Contact Person

Elise Jacquemyn

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Terumo Europe is a core player in the EMEA healthcare market. We are a strong actor of the Terumo Corporation (Japan), producing, distributing, marketing and selling a vast range of medical devices. Terumo Europe EMEA headquarters and production facilities are located in Leuven (Belgium) with sales and marketing offices across the EMEA region.

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