Junior Controller or Controller, Bad Debt Management

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We are now looking for Junior Controller or Controller, Bad Debt Management to join our Bad Debt Management team for one permanent position and one fixed - term position in Tampere, Finland.  

Greetings from your future team leader  

“This is a great opportunity to work in a challenging and interesting expertise area in a truly global scope. You will be trusted with responsibility but also having the full support of the team. We are looking forward to welcoming new colleagues to join our team!” -Eveliina Piilola, Team leader, Bad Debt Management  

What you will do  

• Be responsible for managing the bad debt handling processes such as insolvency and legal collection processes in close collaboration with UPM businesses, collection agencies and legal experts globally  

• Deliver high-quality bad debt bookings and reporting in a timely manner and ensure compliance in own responsibility area  

• Process trade credit insurance claims and participate in communicating with the broker and the insurer  

• Contribute proactively to improvement ideas and participate in process and tools development projects  

• Communicate and co-operate actively and in an effective manner with our internal and external stakeholders worldwide   

Who you are   

• You have Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration, business law or similar relevant studies  

• You have preferably 1-3 years of relevant work experience related to the bad debt management process area, especially in legal collection and insolvency handling related tasks, or for a Junior Controller position a genuine interest to grow to be an expert in this area  

• You know accounting principles well and can provide accurate work quality in booking and reporting tasks  

• You are fluent in English, other languages are an asset  

• You have analytical, detail-oriented mindset and an ability to solve problems independently with good time management skills  

• You have great collaboration, communication and team working skills  

• You are proactive, motivated to learn, take initiative and can easily adapt to new situations  

This is what we offer for you   

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils.’ Our work is impactful and transformative.  

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.  

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.  

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.   

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working  

Additional Information  

We are looking for one candidate to join us on a permanent contract and one candidate on a one - year fixed - term contract.   

The position holder will report to Eveliina Piilola, Team leader, UPM Bad Debt Management.  

For further questions regarding the vacancies, please contact Eveliina Piilola, Team leader, UPM Bad Debt Management at eveliina.piilola@upm.com or tel. +358 (0)40 168 3411.  

   
Please apply via the apply button and attach your CV and cover letter by June 13th 2024. Please notice that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period.  

  
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.  

  
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