Finance & Collections Specialist

Role Overview

The Finance & Collections Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end credit control and collections process for international maritime clients. Operating from the Thessaloniki SSC, the role involves managing global dunning processes, resolving complex billing disputes, and performing daily bank reconciliations within SAP B1. 

This position requires a high-energy individual who combines a persistent "self-starter" mindset with a solid accounting background to support the broader finance team during MEC & peak periods. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Credit Control & Collections

• Dunning Management: Execute the structured dunning process (levels 1-4) to systematically identify and flag overdue accounts. 

• Active Collections: Take full ownership of the AR aging report, proactively contacting ship owners and managers worldwide to secure outstanding payments. 

• Foreign Entity Coordination: Actively coordinate with our foreign entities and international subsidiaries to align on collection strategies and resolve intercompany-related billing issues.

• Maritime Dispute Resolution: Collaborate with Project Managers to resolve discrepancies related to service reports or vessel data to unblock "stuck" invoices. 

• Reporting: Provide Management with regular updates on collection statuses and accurate cash flow forecasts. 

2. Banking & GL Support

• Bank Reconciliations: Process daily bank statements in SAP Business One and perform full reconciliations to maintain an accurate cash position. 

• Payment Allocation: Ensure incoming funds are accurately matched against outstanding invoices within the AR sub-ledger. 

• GL & Closing Support: Assist the GL Accountant with the preparation of month-end journal entries, accruals, and audit documentation. 

3. Team Flexibility & Compliance

• Operational Support: Provide vital backup to the Accounts Payable (AP) function during high-volume peak periods. 

• Data Integrity: Maintain an "accounting mindset" to ensure all AR and bank movements are correctly reflected in the Trial Balance. 

Essential Skills, Requirements & Qualifications

• Location: Must be based in Thessaloniki, Greece. 

• Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in Finance or Collections; experience within the Maritime/Shipping sector is highly preferred. 

• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English is essential for daily communication with global clients. 

• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in SAP Business One and Excel (specifically Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs). 

• Accounting Knowledge: A solid understanding of how sub-ledger activities impact the General Ledger and Trial Balance. 

• Personal Attributes: Highly persistent, detail-oriented, and a proactive self-starter. 

In summary, this role is essential for ensuring the liquidity and financial health of MR Marine Group's global operations. By combining rigorous collection tactics with precise SAP data management, the Finance & Collections Specialist helps the Thessaloniki SSC operate as a center of excellence for the maritime industry.