GKN Automotive

Accounts Receivable Senior Specialist - Maternity Cover

GKN Automotive  •  Porto, PT (Hybrid)  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Accounts Receivable Senior Specialist (Maternity Cover)

We’re looking for experienced colleagues ready to take the next step in their careers. This role goes beyond standard Accounts Receivable responsibilities, adding a project management focus to drive continuous improvement and lead process changes.

  • Location: Porto – Hipercentro Areosa Business Park
  • Work model: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Please submit your CV in English, as our hiring managers operate in an international environment.

Why Join Us?

"A new life is on the way. And so is a new opportunity. We are looking for a talented professional to join our team and help us continue building our success." - Adriana Pinho, Hiring Manager

About the Role:

  • Daily cash remittance application (cash allocation)
  • Prepare reports on outstanding balances and collections
  • Support AR aging analysis and customer account reviews
  • Create credit and collection reports
  • Collaborate with other Finance teams (e.g., GL)
  • Execute month-end tasks: reconciliations, reports, bookings
  • Propose process improvements and lead team projects
  • Provide regular feedback to your line manager

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of customer billing and O2C processes
  • Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines with high-quality output
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and workflow tools

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid working model
  • Annual Bonus Plan
  • Pension Plan
  • Parental Benefits
  • Referral Bonus
  • Extra Vacation Days & Flex Days Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Birthday Off
  • 24 December Off
  • Career Development Support (LinkedIn Learning, Excel & Language Courses)
  • Multicultural Environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 1 Day Paid Volunteering
  • Modern Office Facilities
  • Discounts Across Retailers & Services
  • Monthly Breakfasts

DAUCH ( formerly GKN Automotive in Porto):

Established in 2020, our Global Business Services (GBS) is located at the heart of Porto (Hipercentro Areosa Business Park), where our 300+ employees provide support on a global level within areas of Finance, Procurement, HR and IT (to name a few). Our workplace is diverse and inclusive and our locally based team is represented by individuals from 23 different countries. Our culture is underpinned by our Values & Behaviors – Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled.

Our Porto team is a highly diverse group who value collaboration and problem-solving. We offer opportunities for people with disability and welcome all notes of interest in how we might bring you into our GKN Automotive community. Our Porto facilities are already adapted and equipped with ramps and accessible pathways to accommodate individuals with reduced mobility, reflecting our dedication to providing an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. We know that disability goes beyond mobility limitations, and we remain committed to fostering inclusive practices across all dimensions. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know through our email accommodations@gknautomotive.com

Why not join us and help accelerate the future?

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GKN Automotive

About GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. Its origins date back to 1759, and for the last 70 years it has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, putting key technologies into series production. It is the trusted partner for 90% of the world’s global automotive companies, specialising in developing, building, and supplying market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies. It is the global leader in sideshafts, with eight out of ten of the world’s best-selling cars using its sideshaft technology. The first eDrive system was fitted to a production car over 20 years ago and GKN Automotive is now powering over two million electrified vehicles worldwide.

GKN Automotive is part of Dowlais, a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1759
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