Credit Specialist

Job Title: Credit Specialist – Accounts Receivable (AR)

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Credit Manager

Job Purpose:

The Credit Specialist – AR will support the day-to-day execution of credit control and accounts receivable activities across Sportlux’s European operations. The role focuses on collections, AR monitoring, dispute follow-up, and operational credit support, ensuring timely cash collection and strong working capital discipline.

This role is a key contributor to the credit management function and supports the effectiveness of the company’s cash control tower.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable & Collections:
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices across European markets.
• Execute collection activities (calls, emails, statements) to ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accurate AR ageing and highlight overdue balances to the Credit Manager.
• Support reduction of DSO through consistent follow-up and escalation where required.
• Order Release Support
• Assist in reviewing orders on credit hold and support release decisions in line with credit policies.
• Coordinate with sales and operations teams to resolve credit-related blocks efficiently.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of approvals.
• Log, track, and follow up on customer disputes related to invoicing, deliveries, or claims.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (sales, logistics, finance) to ensure timely resolution.
• Support root cause tracking to reduce recurring disputes.
• Assist in collecting and updating customer credit information and documentation.
• Support credit reviews and updates to credit limits as guided by the Credit Manager.
• Maintain accurate customer master data related to credit terms and limits.
• Reporting & Cash Visibility
• Support preparation of AR ageing reports, collections trackers, and weekly cash updates.
• Provide input into the collections “cash cockpit” with accurate and timely data.
• Track and report on key AR and collections KPIs.
• Process & Operational Support
• Ensure adherence to credit control procedures and internal policies.
• Support improvements in AR processes, reporting, and system usage.
• Operate effectively in a transitioning or evolving systems environment.

Qualifications &

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or collections roles.
• Experience in wholesale, distribution, or trading environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Net Suite, Oracle) is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with reporting tools is a plus.
• Fluent in English;
  Italian is highly preferred, additional European languages are a plus.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-focused
• Strong follow-up and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Good coordination and teamwork across functions

Team Context & Setup:

• Part of a lean credit management team supporting European operations.
• Works closely with the Credit Manager, sales, and operations teams.
• Plays a critical role in ensuring timely collections and supporting overall cash flow discipline