It's more than a job
As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.
Take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment—driving timely collections, building strong customer relationships, resolving issues end‑to‑end, and actively contributing to process improvements that directly impact cash flow and business performance.
How you create impact
Credit Risk Assessment & Account Setup
• Process new credit applications in alignment with Credit Risk MOP, ICS, governance standards, and KN financial guidelines.
• Conduct complete credit assessments, including financial analysis, credit rating reviews, Blue‑Chip testing, and insurance requirement evaluation.
• Perform legal existence verification, creditworthiness checks, and insurance qualification for new accounts.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for contracts, approvals, financials, and credit assessments.
Credit Limit, Insurance & eCLA Management
• Manage credit renewals timely, reviewing customer risk profile, insurance, overdue status, and contractual terms.
• Apply for and manage primary and secondary insurance where required; ensure proper setup in ACON+.
• Respond promptly to insurer reductions/cancellations; coordinate reinstatement efforts, coordinate & implement temporary measures if needed.
• Review business cases and submit executive business case summary to the CoC with a recommendation considering commercial & financial risk analysis/factors.
Portfolio Monitoring & Credit Utilization Control
• Monitor credit limit utilization proactively and act when accounts reach 80–90% usage.
• Maintain minimal credit excess through continuous monitoring and stakeholder coordination.
• Initiate credit limit increases & request insurance increases when justified and after overdue/unapplied cash issues are resolved.
• Ensure correct account classification in ACON+ (e.g., Doubtful, Suspended) and maintain high-quality master data
Insurance Compliance & Claims Handling
• Maintain compliance with insurance policies, ensuring proper credit insurance recording and timely notification of non-payment & submission of claims.
• Gather required documentation and submit insurance claims within policy timelines.
• Coordinate bankruptcy related tasks (POC filing, documentation, insurer and court communication).
• Perform monthly follow up on open claims with the insurers until resolution is obtained.
• Ensure ongoing monthly update & communication with insurers on overdue items and non-payment notifications.
Reporting & Month-End Responsibilities
• Calculate provisions for credit insurance cost accruals.
• Complete the month-end reporting package for assigned portfolios.
Stakeholder Support & Training
• Promote credit processes and raise awareness based on customer/account risk.
• Provide continuous guidance and training to stakeholders on credit processes, credit granting, CCM, and KN credit policies.
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred
- Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience in Credit Risk
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookup functions) considered a significant advantage
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle or similar platforms) is a plus
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
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Proficiency in any additional language is considered an advantage
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Strong communication, negotiation, and customer‑facing skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships
- High level of personal accountability, with the ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and a structured, solution‑oriented mindset
What's in it for you
Joining Kuehne+Nagel you will become a part of a company with a clear vision, established footprint and heritage where we can provide safe and stable environment.
We offer personalized development plans, continuous training and learning opportunities, clear paths for internal advancement and strong support for employee well-being, all within a hybrid work environment. With us you will experience a diverse culture characterized by a global network, an entrepreneurial mindset, high customer focus and performance.
At kuehne+Nagel you can shape your own career and discover your potential - be it in your current role, exploring international opportunities, or even across departments.
We provide freedom to develop ideas and solutions that create impact for our people and our customers.
Join us to advance your career and apply today!
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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