DescriptionJob DescriptionA Day in the Life:Do you have confidence when discussing late payments? Are you able to put your point across clearly and concisely? You have a primary focus within this role, it's to collect any monies owed to our business. This will need to be handled in a sensitive manner and with the skills required.We need a quick learner with the desire to deliver exceptional service levels, with an eye for detail and who has the ability to think and act independentlyOur European Service Centre office based in Swords Dublin offers a bright, modern and friendly atmosphere. We are currently looking for a French speaking Collections Agent to join the Credit team.What You'll Do:As an French speaking Collections Agent, you will reduce & control the amount of overdue invoices in the portfolio of accounts assigned as well as to provide service excellence to customers by handling account queries regarding rental charges.Work portfolio of outstanding damage invoices.Achieve the target set in terms of total cash received, 60+, 90+ & 120+ receivablesEnsure our customers comply to their payment terms and settle the overdue each monthAddress receivable aging esp. make sure no invoice is still unpaid after 120 daysUse the BP (Business Planning) Server to stay up to date in terms of portfolio statistics and collection performance as well as for reporting on exceeded credit limits & unapplied cash (on account payments).Recommend suspensions, re-activations and referrals so as to ensure bad debt exposure is kept to a minimum.Investigate and resolve incoming customer queries and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction and no outstanding customer issues are left unattendedAssist in identifying recurrent issues causing customer disputes and billing errorsWhat We're Looking For:Fluency in French and English essentialPrevious Credit Collections or Accounts Receivable experience is an advantageKnowledge of Word and Excel is requiredGood level of communication (Capacity to deal with Management levels and Customers Management) and technical focusGood level of analytical skills (be able to create clear and effective reports)Decision making (Capacity to handle conflicting interests between collecting and refunding a charge)Highly Customer service oriented with adherence to established guidelines and proceduresHighly organised with the ability to prioritise. What You'll Get:Hybrid/flexible working arrangementsWork from Abroad: Up to 20 days annually22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with serviceBirthday Leave: 1 day off per yearPaid Maternity, Adoption & Paternity LeaveEmployee Assistance Programme: Counselling, coaching, advisory services 24/7 365 days per year for employee and familyOccupational Health supportOccupational Pension Scheme – non-contributory auto enrolment on commencement. When you contribute 3-5%, Hertz will match and add 2% Life Cover payable at 4 times base salaryIncome protection for long term illnessEmployee car rental discount in corporate locations which can also be extended to friends & familyAccess to compressive online learning platformsTuition support through Staff Development Programme10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hoursProfessional membership fees paid annually where membership relates directly to roleBike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.Christmas savings schemePerks at Work: Lifestyle discounts