BDO France is a professional services firm and French member of the global BDO network. Its teams advise businesses and corporate leaders through audit, tax, regulatory, and consulting services. The firm also shares practical expertise through fiscal and regulatory updates, webinars on topics such as research tax credit planning, and podcasts covering human resources and executive concerns. With offices and client resources across France, BDO France combines business advisory work with a stated focus on corporate social responsibility.
Collections Specialist – Transition and Fractional Role (Hybrid, France)
Manage receivables, disputes, payments, and reporting for BDO France while improving cash flow and reducing payment delays.
Description
- Review and analyze customer aging reports
- Follow up with customers amicably by phone, email, and letter
- Identify and track billing disputes with operational teams and partners
- Monitor payment commitments and apply suitable collection actions
- Reconcile customer accounts and allocate incoming payments
- Help improve DSO and other collection performance indicators
- Prepare reporting and support collection review meetings
- Suggest improvements to accounts receivable processes
- Work at client sites on operational fractional-role and transition-management assignments
- Communicate regularly with the finance team and report to the internal assignment manager
Requirements
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Two- or three-year post-secondary qualification, such as a BTS in Accounting and Management, a DUT in Business and Administration Management, or equivalent
- Four to six years of successful experience in collections, sales administration, or accounts receivable
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, and data analysis
- Experience with business software such as Kyriba, AGICAP, or SlideTrade
- Strong interpersonal skills and a diplomatic approach
- Organized, detail-oriented, persistent, and able to prioritize effectively
- Collaborative mindset and strong commitment to service
- Professional English proficiency is an advantage
Benefits
- Friendly, professional environment supported by a dynamic team
- Access to a network of experts for discussing client-related challenges
- Guidance and support throughout each assignment
- Opportunities to exchange experiences with peers
- Involvement in projects that improve collection processes and tools
- Hybrid remote work options
- All roles are open to people with disabilities