Senior Customer Service Representative (German)

Top Talent Recruitment is working with a leading Outsourcing/BPO company that is looking to recruit a German speaking Senior Customer Service Representative for their office in Porto.

Position: Senior Customer Service Representative (German)

Location: Porto, Portugal

Employment type: Full-time (Permanent)

Remuneration: Base salary

About the role.
The Senior Customer Service Representative will manage and oversee the full order-to-cash cycle, ensuring efficient processes, strong controls, and timely collections. This role plays a key part in mentoring junior team members, resolving complex disputes, and driving continuous improvements to support business growth and working capital optimization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and perform end-to-end O2C operations, including order management, billing, collections, cash application, and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and review AR aging reports, drive effective collection strategies, and actively reduce DSO.
• Manage customer and internal stakeholder relationships, resolve escalated disputes, and negotiate payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with audit, SOX, internal controls, accounting standards, IFRS, and tax requirements.
• Drive process automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives across O2C activities.
• Support month-end and quarter-end closing, reconciliations, and reporting to senior management.
• Train, coach, and mentor junior O2C specialists to build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Logistics, Treasury, and Tax.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Native/fluent in German both verbal and written (C2 level). Fluent in English (C1 level)
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5–7 years of experience in O2C, Accounts Receivable, or finance operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong expertise in O2C processes, financial controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday.
• Experience working in global environments with multi-currency transactions.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

BENEFITS:

• Modern office in a city center with open spaces, easy to access with public transportation
• Comprehensive initial training and and guidance to make sure you're well prepared and comfortable at a new workplace
• Support from colleagues with coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Monthly meal allowance and much more.

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