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Western European Economy Reporter - Frankfurt

Title: Western European Economy Reporter - Frankfurt
Wynagrodzenie : Negotiable
Lokalizacja: Hessen, Germany
Języki: Niemiecki
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
Bloomberg News is seeking an experienced reporter to cover the European Central Bank and the German economy in Frankfurt. Currently one of the most exciting stories in world finance at the heart of the sovereign debt crisis, this beat involves covering the ECB's 23 policy makers around Europe and beyond, developing sources within the central banking community, breaking news, and writing analysis articles for Bloomberg's global audience.

The successful candidate will join our ECB team in Frankfurt and work with colleagues in the Western European Economy and Government teams in bureaus across the euro region. This high-profile job involves regular travel across the continent.

Requirements:

- A bachelor's degree in economics, a journalism qualification, or equivalent work experience is desirable.
- Financial journalism experience is required.
- Experience of working in a real-time news environment is desirable.
- Understanding of the European Central Bank and the German economy is essential.
- Fluency in English and good German is essential. Other languages would be useful.

The Company:
Bloomberg is the world's most trusted source of information for businesses and professionals. Bloomberg combines innovative technology with unmatched analytic, data, news, display and distribution capabilities, to deliver critical information via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service and multimedia platforms. Bloomberg's media services cover the world with more than 2,200 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. The BLOOMBERG TELEVISION® 24-hour network delivers smart television to more than 240 million homes. BLOOMBERG RADIO® services broadcast via SIRIUS XM Radio and worldspaceTM satellite radio globally and on WBBR 1130AM in New York. The award-winning monthly BLOOMBERG MARKETS® magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine and the BLOOMBERG.COM® financial news and information Web site provide news and insight to businesses and investors.

Bloomberg is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification protected by law.

Russian Speaking Stocks Reporter

Title: Russian Speaking Stocks Reporter
Wynagrodzenie : Negotiable
Lokalizacja: Russia
Języki: Angielski, Rosyjski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
The Role:

Bloomberg News is seeking a stocks reporter to be based in the Moscow office. The ideal candidate will be mainly responsible for covering the Russian and CIS region equity markets. Candidates should have contacts among traders and fund managers in the region and a sound knowledge of how markets interact. Candidates should also be able to write quickly and concisely under tight deadline pressure.

Requirements:

- Fluency in Russian and English is essential.
- Journalism experience is essential.
- Experience of covering the equity markets is desirable.

Editor and Reporter Opportunities - Moscow

Title: Editor and Reporter Opportunities - Moscow
Wynagrodzenie : Negotiable
Lokalizacja: Russia
Języki: Rosyjski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
Due to continued expansion, Bloomberg News is seeking both experienced editors and reporters to cover a range of beats from our Moscow bureau. The successful candidate must be able to perform under pressure to meet real-time deadlines, write market- moving headlines and breaking news stories on business and finance topics ranging from company earnings, market reports, news about mergers and acquisitions, covering the world of money in all of its forms.
You need to have the ability to identify stories worth expanding on, and work with the reporters on your beat to build on these stories.
Overall responsibilities include attending press briefings and evening events, monitoring other media and writing spot news as well as feature stories.

Reporter Requirements
- Previous financial journalism experience is essential
- Experience of working in a real-time news environment is desirable
- A bachelors degree or equivalent work experience is desirable as is a specific journalism qualification
- You should speak fluent English and Russian
- Ability to generate your own ideas and work independently

Editor Requirements (You should meet the criteria above plus)
- Previous experience of editing and approving copy for the wire under real time deadline pressure
- The ability to identify stories worth expanding on, and support the reporters on your beat to build on these stories.

The Company
Bloomberg is the world's most trusted source of information for businesses and
professionals. Bloomberg combines innovative technology with unmatched analytic, data, news, display and distribution capabilities, to deliver critical information via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service and multimedia platforms. Bloomberg's media services cover the world with more than 2,200 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries.
The BLOOMBERG TELEVISION® 24-hour network delivers smart television to more than 240 million homes. BLOOMBERG RADIO® services broadcast via SIRIUS XM Radio and 1worldspaceTM satellite radio globally and on WBBR 1130AM in New York. The award-winning monthly BLOOMBERG MARKETS® magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine and the BLOOMBERG.COM® financial news and information Web site provide news and insight to businesses and investors.

Bloomberg is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification protected by law.

TREASURER - financial institution with English

Title: TREASURER - financial institution with English
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
TREASURER - financial institution with English

For our client, renowned financial instutution.
Main responsibilities:

managing FX risk management and liquidity management principles and policies
managing daily cash balances and trading in the money markets
forecasting liquidity needs and anticipating challenges arising from limited cash flow
close cooperation with the Risk Management analysing the impact of financial markets on the
performance of products or services
decision making on the funding of company operations
negotiating loan or overdraft terms with company bankers
managing a small team

We require:

education: University Degree in Economics
relevant experience
good IT, analytical, numerical skills
good communication and presentation skills
very good command of English.

We offer:

very good remmuneration
very good employee benefits
international environment

Corporate Tax Specialist with ENGLISH

Title: Corporate Tax Specialist with ENGLISH
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:

Corporate Tax Specialist with ENGLISH

For a renowned financial institution.
Requirements:

university degree in economics
licenced tax advisor
very good communication and presentation skills
active knowledge of English essential - both written and spoken
experience from Big 4 is an asset

Main responsibilities:

tax optimisation in the Czech Republic - corporate income tax, VAT ...
coordination of tax compliance and optimisation in foreign branches
transfer pricing analyses and coordination

We offer:

flexible working hours
very competitive remmuneration
very competitive employee benefits
international environment

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER with English

Title: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER with English
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER with English

For our client, renowned financial institution.

Main tasks:

budgeting and financial planning, forecasting,financial analyses
regular reports for management
comparing financial plans versus actuals
analysis of the financial results
analysis of the costs
ad hoc analysis

We require:

University degree in Economics
very good analytical skills
active knowledge of English (written and spoken)
relevant experience between 2 - 6 years

We offer:

stability, very good reputation
multicultural team
possibilty of professional growth
very good location, next to the metro station
salary between 40 - 60.000,-CZK/per month plus very good employee benefits

Senior účetní se znalostí AJ a SAP

Title: Senior účetní se znalostí AJ a SAP
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski, Czeski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
Senior účetní se znalostí AJ a SAP

Pro našeho klienta, významnou poradenskou společnost, hledáme kandidáty na pozici Senior účetní se znalostí AJ a SAP.
Požadavky:

SŠ/VŠ vzdělání
několikaletá praxe z pozice samostatná/senior účetní
aktivní znalost AJ(schopnost psát, číst)
praxe s prací v systému SAP
zkušenost s německou účetní osnovou výhodou

Hlavní úkoly:

kompletní vedení účetnictví
měsiční závěrky, účast na roční závěrce
pravidelné výkazy, reporty

Nabízíme:

zázemí silné společnosti
plat cca 40.000 - 45.000,-Kč + zaměstnanecké benefity
profesní růst a vzdělávání
lokalitu v Centru Prahy
nástup ideálně srpen,září 2011

SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT with English

Title: SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT with English
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski, Czeski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Our client, international management advisory, is looking for a highly motivated consultant to join their team, which provides advice and services to stakeholders in troubled and seriously under-performing businesses.

The ideal profile of the candidate:

A university degree in fields such as finance, business, economics is a must
At least 2 years of relevant experience in the financial/consultancy field (especially business analysis/restructuring, business recovery and valuation)
ACCA, CPA or MBA would be an advantage
Project management skills
Creativity to find new solutions in a given financial and business situation
Ability to quickly gain the respect of the management of the client company by using a bird’s eye view of situations and common sense
Excellent Czech and English language skills
Diligence, flexibility, analytical thinking
Ability to adapt to an intensive work environment and maintain composure under stress
Willingness to participate in extensive travel

We offer:

Interesting and challenging work with a variety of top Czech and international clients
A systematic education process to support professional and personal development and on-the-job training
A professional and team-oriented work environment
Implementation of interesting projects
Very interesting remmuneration and solid package of benefits

TAX MANAGER - mezinárodní daňové plánování s AJ

Title: TAX MANAGER - mezinárodní daňové plánování s AJ
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski, Czeski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
TAX MANAGER - mezinárodní daňové plánování s AJ

Pro významnou poradenskou společnost se sídlem v Praze.

Požadujeme:

VŠ vzdělání (obor finance, daně, právo)
praxe min. 3 roky v odpovídající oblasti
velmi dobrá orientace v daňové legislativě
zkušenost s vedením zakázek v oblasti mezinárodního dańového plánování
členství v Komoře daňových poradců ČR výhodou, ne však podmínkou
klientský přístup, týmový hráč
velmi dobrá znalost PC (MS Office)
velmi dobrá znalost AJ slovem i písmem na pokročilé úrovni
výborné analytické, komunikační a organizační schopnosti
výborné prezentační dovednosti a schopnost přesvědčit

Hlavní zodpovědnosti:

zodpovědnost za strategické nastavení a vedení oblasti mezinárodního daňového plánování
nastavení a organizace " business development" aktivit
aktivní účast na identifikaci příležitostí, klientů a rozvoje podnikání
spolupráce při vytváření marketingové strategie
odpovědnost za řízení projektů, kompletní realizaci zakázky u klienta
komplexní analýza zvoleného podnikatelského prostředí nebo oboru v tuzemsku i zahraničí
analýza příslušného legislativního rámce daného prostředí
analýza výchozí situace a pozice klienta, daňové pozice, stávající podnikatelské struktury z pohledu všech aplikovatelných aspektů zdanění
vypracování návrhů nové strategie s ohledem na daňovou optimalizaci

Nabízíme:

zaměstnání v silné, stabilní a stále se rozvíjející společnosti

PROPERTY VALUER with English

Title: PROPERTY VALUER with English
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
PROPERTY VALUER with English

The property Valuer is responsible for carrying out valuation projects and working with staff in the valuation department in an equal partnership to develop the implementation of the valuation team strategy. Client relationship management and new business development are also key to the success of the role.
Responsibilities:

Carrying out property valuation projects
Collecting and verifying the data for valuation projects
cooperation with the valuation team during inspection and supervising calculation of the valuation projects
Collaborating within cross border valuation teams
Maintaining regular contact with clients
Creating a strong platform for winning new business (drafting proposals, organising meetings with clients etc.)
Organising presentations and negotiate terms with the client

We require.

Master’s degree in Economics, Law or Technology or RICS qualification
Strong knowledge of valuation terminology
Wide knowledge of the various sectors of the real estate market
2+ years experience in property valuation
active knowledge of English and Czech/Slovak
Working knowledge of valuation programs such as: Argus, Circle and Excel valuation models

We offer:

interesting renumeration package
rich system of employee benefits
possibility to grow within the company

German Speaking Credit collector (ideally with Polish)

Title: German Speaking Credit collector (ideally with Polish)
Wynagrodzenie : £24,000 - £26,000
Lokalizacja: North London - London, United Kingdom
Języki: Angielski, Niemiecki, Polski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
Role description for Credit Collector

The role of Credit and Collections Collector has overall responsibility for all aspects of the AR asset sitting on the balance sheet.

From a process perspective the Credit & Collections Collector follows the receipt and application of cash to the appropriate customer accounts, resolution of disputes and deductions, collecting pure past due accounts and potentially the management of legal and special collections. The evaluation of credit worthiness of new accounts and the annual review of credit limits. Resolving order release issues that result in credit blocks. Ensuring compliance is achieved with the various internal control standards. Providing advice and educating Business Line Operations to highlight the effect of issues such as terms, etc. Finally, the Collector must participate with the broader Customer Focus Team to ensure service delivery.

Overall, this role will ensure money is collected efficiently according to business terms, assisting the business in balancing sales versus risk and maintaining an excellent internal control environment.

Requirements:
• Familiarity with SAP, MS Office and Lotus notes tools to ensure excellent communication, analysis and presentation skills
• Virtual team working capability – using conference calls, web-ex, etc.
• Proven ability to communicate with country/ remote teams
• Ability to assess different work practices and adopt most effective bearing corporate credit policy
• Assertive business skills

Competencies:
• Excellent collaborative skills – to ensure effective communication, influencing and goal setting within Credit, Finance and Operations as well with Business Units
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Good analytical skills
• Attention to detail is essential with sensitive commercial and financial data
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Creative ability handle ad-hoc requests
• Knowledge of SAP
• Can work under pressure & to deadlines
• Language skills relating to the Cluster supported (English, Nordic, German, Polish, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch/Flemish)

Core Tasks:
• Work with collections activity to ensure the achievement of the required WW /EAMER Treasury goals & EAMER targets
• Communicate with a customer base to collect monies to understand cash or billing issues
• Provide escalation to EAMER Credit
• Support Sales & Service in evaluating all new business opportunities
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and SOX controls, supported by providing evidential reports or documentation.
• Maintaining customer master data

Senior Accountant/Chief Accountant CZ + SK - US GAAP with ENGLISH

Title: Senior Accountant/Chief Accountant CZ + SK - US GAAP with ENGLISH
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski, Czeski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:

Senior Accountant/Chief Accountant CZ + SK - US GAAP with ENGLISH

For our client, a renowned global company,we seek an experienced accountant for the above mentioned position.
Main tasks:

responsibility for statutory accounting in the Czech and Slovak Republic
tax issues
regular reporting according to US GAAP
frequent communication with internal and external auditors

Requirements:

good knowledge of Slovak and Czech tax issues
experience with accounting in US GAAP
active knowledge of English( will communicate on daily bases)
experience with managing and coaching a team is welcome
start ideally September - October 2011

We offer:

international environment of a stable and dynamic company
very good remmuneration plus an interesting package of benefits
location next to metro station

French Speaking Credit collector (ideally with Dutch)

Title: French Speaking Credit collector (ideally with Dutch)
Wynagrodzenie : £24,000 - £26,000
Lokalizacja: North London - London, United Kingdom
Języki: Angielski, Holenderski, Francuski
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:
The role of Credit and Collections Collector has overall responsibility for all aspects of the AR asset sitting on the balance sheet.

From a process perspective the Credit & Collections Collector follows the receipt and application of cash to the appropriate customer accounts, resolution of disputes and deductions, collecting pure past due accounts and potentially the management of legal and special collections. The evaluation of credit worthiness of new accounts and the annual review of credit limits. Resolving order release issues that result in credit blocks. Ensuring compliance is achieved with the various internal control standards. Providing advice and educating Business Line Operations to highlight the effect of issues such as terms, etc. Finally, the Collector must participate with the broader Customer Focus Team to ensure service delivery.

Overall, this role will ensure money is collected efficiently according to business terms, assisting the business in balancing sales versus risk and maintaining an excellent internal control environment.

Requirements:
• Familiarity with SAP, MS Office and Lotus notes tools to ensure excellent communication, analysis and presentation skills
• Virtual team working capability – using conference calls, web-ex, etc.
• Proven ability to communicate with country/ remote teams
• Ability to assess different work practices and adopt most effective bearing corporate credit policy
• Assertive business skills

Competencies:
• Excellent collaborative skills – to ensure effective communication, influencing and goal setting within Credit, Finance and Operations as well with Business Units
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Good analytical skills
• Attention to detail is essential with sensitive commercial and financial data
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Creative ability handle ad-hoc requests
• Knowledge of SAP
• Can work under pressure & to deadlines
• Language skills relating to the Cluster supported (English, Nordic, German, Polish, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch/Flemish)

Core Tasks:
• Work with collections activity to ensure the achievement of the required WW /EAMER Treasury goals & EAMER targets
• Communicate with a customer base to collect monies to understand cash or billing issues
• Provide escalation to EAMER Credit
• Support Sales & Service in evaluating all new business opportunities
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and SOX controls, supported by providing evidential reports or documentation.
• Maintaining customer master data

Customer Service International Bank - german

Title: Customer Service International Bank - german
Wynagrodzenie : premiumfree pension, contract etc
Lokalizacja: Venlo - Limburg, The Netherlands
Języki: Angielski, Niemiecki
Wysłany: 3rd Feb 2012

Description:

For our Multi Channel Customer Service Centre in Venlo we would like to get in touch with a highly- motivated and enthusiastic:

Customer Service Representative

Venlo, 32-36 hours per week

You:
You are working for a worldwide presence, renowned financial institution and be part of the financial market as interesting and challenging as such.

The Customer Service Representative will be responsible for the answering and processing questions and responses from our European clients by telephone or e-mail. You are interested to work in an enthusiastic multilingual team within a dynamic and rapidly growing company.

Daily Duties:

• Handle queries from commercial clients received via email/phone/fax, independently and responsibly
• Analyse query to be able to understand best possible solution
• Manage relationship with the Client to ensure positive perception of the bank is not diminished
• Liaise with other teams within the (complex) organisation of the bank to be able to provide most complete and speedy response to queries
• Understand financial nature of queries and respond on an adequate level of professionalism
• Prioritise issues and maintain quality of service offered despite of the high level of pressure
• Manage different systems at the same time to be able to search for the information required in a speedy manner
• Accurately log cases in the CRM system making complete use of all possibilities given by the system and while talking to the Client
• Contribute to maintaining SL in the agreed targets

Your qualities:
• Good communication skills
• A clear and friendly (telephone) voice
• Accurate
• Willingness to work 40 hours during the first 4 training weeks
• Congenial / team spirit
• Client and service-oriented
• Very good communication skills, both written and oral in the English language
• Excellent communication skills (native or near-native), both written and oral in the following language: German
• Familiarity with a PC and experience with Windows, Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer

Basic Skills:
• Ability to use the phone system
• Keyboarding skills
• Availability to stay long term (1 year minimum)
• Flexible with regards to shifts
• Flexible with regards to change in procedures
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to adapt to Customer Service Centre working rules (idle codes, break times, etc)
• Generic professional skills (punctuality, discipline, manners, politeness, appearance)

Minimum Requirements to apply:
• Customer service experience (experience with customers)
• Checked references
• Motivational letter in English
• CV in English

Assessments and a thorough background screening are part of the selection procedure.

Who is Arvato
arvato Benelux is a rapidly growing service provider of effective and complete solutions in customer services and logistics services with Dutch branches in Abcoude, Venlo, Venray en Heerlen.
arvato Benelux is part of arvato AG, the media service provider of Bertelsmann AG, one of the largest international media enterprises. Other Bertelsmann companies in the Netherlands are among others RTL Nederland with RTL TV channels 4,5,7,and 8 and Radio channel 538 and Publishing House G+J with magazines such as Quest, National Geographic and Glamour.
arvato Benelux is active in Customer Services, Data Services, Loyalty Programs, Collections, Marketing Supply Chain and International Supply Chain Management and currently has well over 700 employees.

For more information on our organization and current vacancies visit our website: www.arvato.nl.

Working at arvato is
Working in a fast growing (international) organization and an inspiring work atmosphere where complex cases offer daily challenges. We encourage all employees to take initiative and optimally use the responsibility that is given to them. We believe in people that aspire after independency and self development.

We offer
Good primary and secondary labour agreements are obvious, the starting salary is dependent on your knowledge and experience. We have a salary house according AWVN guidelines.
Your growth follows is linked to that of the organisation.

Send your application letter together with your resume to Sacha Kerp (HR Officer),
email address: jobs@arvatoservices.nl.

Acquisition is not appreciated.

European Credit Controller

Title: European Credit Controller
Wynagrodzenie : Undisclosed
Lokalizacja: Derbyshire - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Języki: Angielski, Niemiecki
Wysłany: 2nd Feb 2012

Description:
Harlan Laboratories is a leading provider of essential pre-clinical and non-clinical contract research, research models, animal diets, and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, agrochemical, and chemical industries, as well as universities, government, and other research organizations. Our focus is on providing customers with products and services to optimize the discovery and safety of new medicines and compounds. We have over 2,900 employees in 13 countries, but we act locally, understanding the value of close relationships and collaboration with our customers

European Credit Controller
Full Time

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Credit Controller reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will need to have substantial credit control experience where you have had responsibility of building your own relationships. Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional manner, and excellent time management experience is also required.

This role will suit someone who is used to a busy and fast moving environment. You’ll take control and ownership of A/R Ledger for both UK and Switzerland whilst working with minimum direction on collections for the complete ledger. You’ll anticipating developments, and identify accounts that will require special attention and handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms. Undertaking complex reconciliations, and compiling documentation for legal action you’ll obtaining sufficient information to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.

Fluent in English and German, with ‘A’ level in English and Maths (or equivalent), you’ll possess strong IT skills in Word and Excel, have the ability to build relationships and work under pressure and to deadlines. Experience of JDE would be a distinct advantage

Interested? Please send your full CV by clicking "Apply" today or post it to Human Resources Department, Harlan Laboratories Ltd., Shardlow Business Park, London Road, Shardlow, Derbyshire DE72 2GD.

Closing Date: 29th February 2012

Please note that this job may close early if a large number of applications are received. All short listed candidates will receive details of the interview within 6 weeks of the closing date and unless you hear from us you may assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

www.harlan.com

Dutch or French Speaking Collections Analyst

Title: Dutch or French Speaking Collections Analyst
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive
Lokalizacja: Dublin - Dublin Region, Ireland
Języki: Holenderski, Francuski
Wysłany: 2nd Feb 2012

Description:
The Company:

At arvato Finance, we combine more than 15 years of expertise in BPO and finance services, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Finance and Accounting and Merchant Services. Through our Dublin-based center of excellence for finance BPO and our extensive global network, we deliver innovative, tailor-made solutions that enable our private and public sector clients around the world to operate and compete successfully within the global marketplace.

arvato Finance is a subsidiary of arvato AG, an international outsourcing provider with over 63,000 people employed in over 136 subsidiaries across 36 countries worldwide. arvato has annual revenues of approximately €5bn, contributing nearly a third of the Bertelsmann group's annual revenues of over €15bn.

For more information, visit www.arvatofinance.com

Position Objective:

As a key player in the Global Arvato Finance Services Collections Team, you will have the responsibility for cash receivables for our Client; the global internet market leader in a high profile, high value business to business environment. The environment is internationally dynamic. Working in partnership with the sales and finance Departments will be key to your success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Ledger Management - managing your ledger and collecting accounts receivable balances for invoiced customers using a combination of email and telephone calls to contact the customer
- Areas of focus - cash collections, debt management, cash allocation
- Month end SLA’s & KPI’s – achieving and exceeding these on a monthly basis including:
- Cash Collected
- Aging/Debt management
- Timeliness of cash application
- Ensure compliance with collections policies and procedures
- Developing and managing customer payment plans
- Collection agency review of accounts over €1,000
- Suspension Process
- Customer queries - Calls/emails Follow up and resolution
- Relationship Management - developing and maintaining proactive working relationships with the Client & Sales teams
- Proactive Customer relationship building, continually seeking ways to improve customer satisfaction , communication & query resolution
- New order approvals
- Reporting – daily and adhoc required both internally and externally
- Client requests management within the clients system, remittance processing (timeliness of cash application)

Skills and Experience:

- 1 – 2 years collections experience
- Experience using a collections tool is desirable
- At least 1 year’s experience in a fast paced business environment
- Good overall business knowledge, appreciation & understanding of business processe
- Customer Service Experience
- Keen eye for details
- Focused and Target Driven
- Drive for Quality
- Proven Problem Solver
- Flexible, Can-Do Attitude
- Excellent Communication skills required - both verbal and written
- Must be highly competent in Microsoft Office (All Products)
- Third level qualification will be an advantage but not essential

arvato finance services Ltd. Core Organisational Competencies:

-Creativity and Innovation - Results Orientation
-Commercial and Business Acumen - Organising and Planning
-Integrity, Values and Ethics - Decision Making
-Customer Focus - Problem Solving
-Team Work

“AFS Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer, Embracing Diversity in the workplace”

Media analyst with Dutch and German

Title: Media analyst with Dutch and German
Wynagrodzenie : Excellent
Lokalizacja: Berkshire - South East, United Kingdom
Języki: Holenderski, Niemiecki
Wysłany: 2nd Feb 2012

Description:
Esmerk is part of the Finnish media group Sanoma and provides business information services to senior executives in over 600 global companies. We employ around 50 media analysts at our UK office, an interesting and challenging role which involves reading online newspapers and other publications, selecting relevant business news articles and writing summaries in English.

At present we have one full time vacancy in our European team for a Media Analyst with excellent Dutch and German. Basic knowledge of finance, business and economics would also be helpful, although full training is given.

Candidates MUST have excellent written English.

Normal working hours are 8 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. Our offices are based in central Reading with good access to the main rail station.

Customer Service Executive

Title: Customer Service Executive
Wynagrodzenie : £Competitive salary
Lokalizacja: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Języki: Francuski, Niemiecki
Wysłany: 2nd Feb 2012

Description:
Synonymous with accuracy, integrity and trust, Dow Jones & Company is one of the most respected brands in providing news and business information world-wide. Dow Jones informs and inspires audiences with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content through newswires, web sites, newspapers, newsletters, magazines, radio and television from nearly 60 countries, and in more than a dozen languages. Our products include The Wall Street Journal Europe Dow Jones Newswires, Financial News, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, SmartMoney and other specialized news and information products.

• Do you have a can do attitude?
• Are you passionate about customer service?
• Fluent in English/French or English/German?
• Want to kick-start your career with a recognised leader in the world of global news & business information?

Join a multinational organisation that focuses on its people, work within our Global Customer Support team, learn and grow your career as you mature into your role.

Customer Service Executive

Role Overview:
We are currently recruiting for the following position with English, French and/or German language skills to join our EMEA Customer Service team. You will be reporting into the Customer Service Manager, and be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and customer loyalty to Dow Jones as well as assist and act as a point of reference with the Customer Service Manager.

What are the key responsibilities?
• Provide a high level telephone and e-support in English and French or German for inquiries concerning product functionalities, content, research advice, billing/account administration.
• Provide first line technical support for Dow Jones products and services.
• Assist in identifying opportunities within accounts and escalate/liaise with Sales teams where necessary.
• Ensure customers receive accurate and timely updates and resolution to their queries.
• Document details of all inquiries accurately, efficiently and comprehensively.
• Assist the Customer Service Manager with new initiatives and projects.

What are the skills, knowledge & experience required?
• Fluent in English and French or German.
• Proven experience in a telephone and e-mail based support environment involving complex products.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to establish trust, reliability and expertise over the phone and in written communication.
• Ability to assimilate complex product knowledge and identify appropriate solutions.
• A good technical aptitude and previous experience supporting Windows and Web applications in a web driven environment.
• Knowledge of online business information, financial and corporate markets including experience in the research field and information professional environment.
• A university degree is desirable but not necessary.

What we offer?

In return we offer an environment to grow and develop both your professional and personal skills in an exciting, multi-cultural workplace environment. The successful candidate should have a commitment to customer satisfaction. Resilience to maintain positive attitude in an often busy and intense environment is also important. If your experience, skills and motivations match this position then please submit your CV along with a cover letter that must detail your salary expectations.

Please note only candidates requested for interview will be contacted

NB - WHEN YOU CLICK APPLY, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO DOW JONES' CAREERS PAGE, WHERE YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

Hungarian and English Speaking Accountant

Title: Hungarian and English Speaking Accountant
Wynagrodzenie : Dependant on Experience
Lokalizacja: Hessen, Germany
Języki: Angielski, Węgierski
Wysłany: 2nd Feb 2012

Description:
Merck Shared Services Europe GmbH (MSSE) is the shared service center for accounting and controlling services provided to the companies of the Merck Group in Europe. Many European financial processes are centralized at our headquarters in Darmstadt.

Your team is part of Merck Shared Services Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Merck KGaA. You will support European companies of the Merck Group and are their central accounting contact.

You will be responsible for implementing and coordinating integrative processes in operational accounting and for the final settlement of complex business and posting processes. Your main duties will include monitoring compliance with Merck Group guidelines as well as supporting the foreign companies in case of problems with processes.

You will also be responsible for optimizing processes as well as improving both organizational and IT processes within the ERP system iScala, in compliance with the relevant Merck Group guidelines. In addition, you will work on demanding tasks within the scope of integration projects involving additional European companies.

You hold a degree in business administration or have completed a commercial apprenticeship with corresponding advanced training, ideally as an international or chartered accountant. Several years of experience in external accounting and strong knowledge of IAS accounting standards are essential. You also possess very good skills in a standard ERP system. You have a strong command of English; knowledge of Hungarian would be advantageous. Your personal strengths include teamwork skills, a good grasp of numbers, reliability, self-assertiveness, and the ability to work conceptually. You work proactively and are able to handle high workloads. You must be willing to work customer-oriented hours and to travel abroad.

FSSC Accountant with English and Slovenian

Title: FSSC Accountant with English and Slovenian
Wynagrodzenie : Competitive Salary Scheme
Lokalizacja: Praha, Czech Republic
Języki: Angielski, Słoweński
Wysłany: 1st Feb 2012

Description:
FSSC ACCOUNTANT with English and Slovenina

Location PRAGUE

Job purpose:

The jobholder is appointed to perform the Accounting function for the selected country including reporting, preparation of respective tax returns and liaison with the FSSC Head and Country Chief Accountant.

Operational and functional reporting:

Operational - FSSC Head for ENE OBU
Functional - Country Chief Accountant

Operational roles and responsibilities:

Journal posting, account reconciliation, accruals, month-end, year-end and ad-hoc reporting, preparation of respective tax returns. Key contact to country Chief Accountant, OBU Controller and Business.

Functional roles and responsibilities:

Liaison with AP and AR clerks for the respective country for ensuring process and data consistency.
Liaison with Country Chief Accountant to maintain processes in line with legislative requirements, ad-hoc escalation and query resolution.

Main tasks:

• Journal posting
• Performing month-end and year-end account reconciliation
• Monthly and ad-hoc reporting
• Providing input for budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing respective tax returns
• Taking part in audit process
• Adhering to internal procedures/processes and their implementation
• Participation in special projects
• AP and AR tasks
• Strong relationship to country Chief Accountant and OBU Controlling

Key factors for success:

• Correct and on time performance of duties
• Strong technical skills
• Process knowledge
• Strong analytical, communication and social skills
• Hands-on approach to work

Requirements (background, experience, language):

•Package( salary, bonus, car, stock options)
•At minimum 2-3 years of accountancy-related working experience in accounting positions
•University degree in finance or economics is an advantage
•Speak fluently Slovenian and English, any other language is an advantage
•PC skills (advanced Excel and some ERP system, SAP is an advantage)

Other considerations (special working conditions, travel requirements, unusual factors)

••• Ability to meet deadlines •••

••• Highly Competetive Salary •••