German-Speaking Senior O2C Specialist – Porto, Portugal (3)

Move to Porto and get paid properly for your German. 1300€ gross x14 + 1.5K€ welcome bonus.

What the job actually involves

Day to day you will be lead and manage O2C operations, including order management, billing, collections, cash application, and dispute resolution. Review AR aging reports, implement strategies to reduce DSO (Days Sales, and outstanding), and drive collection efforts. Manage customer and internal relationships, resolve escalated disputes, and negotiate payment terms. Ensure compliance with Audit/SOX/internal controls, accounting standards, IFRS, and tax regulations. Drive process automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives to improve O2C workflows. Support month-end and quarter-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting to senior management. Mentor and train junior O2C specialists, fostering a high-performing team. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Logistics, Treasury, and Tax teams to align on financial processes.

What you'll earn

1300€ gross x14 + 1.5K€ welcome bonus

Portuguese contracts pay 14 salaries a year — your normal monthly salary plus a holiday and a Christmas salary. The annual figure is therefore well above monthly × 12, which is worth doing the maths on before you compare it to an offer at home.

What's included

The package covers full-time permanent contract (40h/week). Stable working schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00. Private life and health insurance (including eyecare and dental care) after 3 months of employment. Free use of the corporate gym and other wellness programs. Career development programs and international mobility opportunities. Competitive remuneration package with 2 extra salaries (Christmas, Easter & Summer). Fixed working schedule, no shifts, adapted to country needs. 9 country holiday leaves, on top of your deserved AHL (Annual Holiday Leave).

Who this suits

• English communication skills
• Excel and reporting skills. Fluency in German (C1) and strong
• Administration. 5–7 years of experience in O2C, AR, or Finance operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/lead role. In-depth knowledge of O2C processes, financial controls, and compliance frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday). Exposure to global business environments and multi-currency transactions. Leadership and mentoring abilities. Advanced
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Getting you there

To help you make the move: accomodation for candidates outside of Portugal - Room in company apartment in Porto for 12 months for a fixed cost of 280EUR, deducted from salary. Inside, portugal - only available if candidates are coming directly from a competitor. Reimbursement of flight ticket on the 6th month of work, up to 400EUR. Health, and insurance since day 1 for small amount, free after 6 months.

Living in Portugal

Low living costs, 300-plus days of sun, and big international communities in Lisbon and Porto. No visa needed if you hold an EU passport.

Next steps

• Send us your CV and we will come back to you either way
• A relaxed 30-minute conversation with us to check the role genuinely fits
• The company's own interview stage
• Offer and contract — we stay involved through paperwork and arrival

Expect roughly five weeks between applying and your first day in country.

CloserHire recruits for this role on behalf of our client. We are an equal-opportunity recruiter and consider every applicant on ability alone.