Bilingual Credit Controller (NL/FR) – Construction Sector
Position Overview: This role manages and oversees credit control processes for a construction company headquartered in Anderlecht. The Bilingual Credit Controller will be responsible for maintaining optimal cash flow, ensuring timely collections, Dutch- and French-speaking client bases.
- Credit Control Management: Supervise all stages of credit assessment and collection for customers in both Dutch and French. Perform thorough credit file reviews to evaluate creditworthiness and adherence to company policies.
- Accounts Payable: Handle the processing and reconciliation of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments in relation to ongoing construction projects.
- Cost Controlling: Monitor, track, and report on project costs, collaborating with other finance colleagues to maintain budget integrity and identify variances.
- SAP & ERP Systems: Use SAP and related ERP systems to manage credit control workflows, generate financial reports, and update accounting data for decision-making.
- Multilingual Communications: Regularly communicate and negotiate payment arrangements with clients and suppliers in both Dutch and French. Prepare bilingual documentation and correspondence as necessary.
Minimum five years of experience in credit control within a finance or construction environment is essential. The scope of the role requires full professional fluency in Dutch and French.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong track record in credit control, ideally with at least five years of dedicated experience in the field, preferably within dynamic and complex sectors such as construction. The ideal profile is marked by a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and resilience, capable of handling sensitive financial information with care and accuracy.
- Bilingual proficiency in Dutch and French: Candidates must be fully fluent in both languages, enabling seamless communication with clients, colleagues, and partners in a multicultural environment.
- Keen analytical mindset: We value individuals who excel at interpreting financial data and credit files, drawing well-founded conclusions to support sound decision-making.
- Meticulous and organized: Success in this position requires a detail-oriented approach and strong organizational skills to manage account payables and monitor costs efficiently within a busy department.
- Tech-savvy and adaptable: Experience with SAP or SAP ERP is highly regarded, as is an openness to leveraging technology to streamline workflows and enhance financial control processes.
- Collaborative team player: We seek those who foster positive working relationships, easily navigating cross-disciplinary teams while maintaining a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Integrity and accountability: A commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability underpins long-term success in this finance role.
Applicants who thrive in structured environments, communicate assertively, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to financial excellence are primed to excel and contribute lasting value to our organization.
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