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Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance. 

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family. 

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Credit Control Accountant in our Finance & Accounting Division. 

About the role: 

The Credit Control Accountant is responsible for overlooking the credit control activities performed locally at our branch offices and group entities in Europe. The tasks include among others, collecting and analyzing information on debtors through IT systems and communication with local colleagues in sales and credit control. Provides support and guidance to local staff while ensuring centrally developed policies are applied consistently in all countries we operate. It also includes overseeing the collection of customer accounts in a manner that ensures high customer satisfaction and loyalty. As such, he/she must be able to communicate in an efficient yet friendly manner. Periodic, as defined by the group policies, and ad-hoc reporting to management on debtor balances (e.g. aging, DSO, etc.) and outstanding issues, whilst highlighting potential debtor problems/risks advising solutions where possible. 

Your responsibilities:

• Applying in practice procedures and policies that ensure timely payments while maintaining a high level of customer retention;
• Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed overall we operate in Europe;
• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO, calculate and advice credit limits and terms;
• Develop and report on relevant KPI’s in sync with management’s requirements;
• Adopt and support professionalization of the credit control function for the group;
• Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks;
• Reporting to management in a structured and periodic/ad hoc manner that provides visibility into risks and/or opportunities;
• Improve and implement debt collection processes when there are any overdue invoices or payments, and initiate payment plans and/or legal procedures if necessary.

  
  What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting and/or finance/credit/treasury;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Credit Control Accountant or similar role;
• In-depth knowledge of receivables related processes;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to listen to customers and negotiate winning solutions;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Strong English business language skills, other European languages are a benefit. 

About You!

A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart. 

About Yamaha Motor Europe:

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European marketplace, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, marine outboard engines, Wave runner water vehicles, 4-wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), golf cars, snowmobiles, and generators. 

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13^th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Try out our newest models via our private lease plan and staff bike program;
• Relocation package;
• Free fruits are available in our office;
• You can enjoy breakfast/ lunch in our own restaurant "The Three Forks" at the office;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks. 

Contact:
Sounds interesting? We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.
You can apply by using the LinkedIn apply button!
For more information about the recruitment process please contact us at recruitment@yamaha-motor.nl.

Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.

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