Accounts Receivable Administrator - English & French (f/m/d) Lisboa

Accounts Receivable Administrator - English & French (f/m/d)

Are you a finance or aspirant professional with a passion for precision and an aptitude for problem‑solving? We are looking for a detail‑oriented and motivated future person to join our team in Lisbon as an Accounts Receivable Administrator, fluent in English and knowledge in French.

About the role

As an Accounts Receivable Administrator reporting to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader in Lisbon, you will collaborate closely with the North American team to execute essential financial tasks. You’ll handle receivables, collections, ensure timely actions on overdue payments in alignment with customer credit guidelines, post customer payments to accounts, and prepare customer statements. Collaborating effectively within the team and with external customers will be essential to your success.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Invoicing and timely payment facilitation
  • Ensure invoices are promptly sent to facilitate timely payment processes.
  • Track outstanding payments and communicate with customers to remind them of their obligations.
• Monitoring and collecting payments
  • Regularly review accounts to identify overdue payments.
  • Address payment‑related issues, reconcile account discrepancies, and handle disputes.
• Maintaining customer relationships
  • Act as a point of contact for customers regarding payment‑related queries.
  • Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve potential issues and ensure a seamless payment process.
• Reporting and analysis
  • Generate reports and statements for internal use, providing insights into payment trends and outstanding balances.

Who You Are

You are a team player whose collaboration skills enhance communication within cross‑functional teams and in client‑facing contexts.

You are proactive, anticipate potential problems and take actions.

Your organizational skills enable you to keep track of tasks and responsibilities.

You are flexible and readily adapt to change, new systems, and methods.

You hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management.

You have a first experience in Accounts Receivable Administration / Collection.

You have knowledge of SAP (Finance Module OR Analytics), Electronic Banking Software tools (preferred), and Office 365.

You are fluent in English both written and verbal. French language skills are a strong plus.

All applicants are requested to submit their résumés in English.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well‑being & Sustainable Working Life | Life‑changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

More About Location

With an office located in Lisbon, you will work within a sustainable building boasting panoramic views, close to amenities, public transport and the airport.