11 sep
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Kaplan Languages Group
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Bogotá
11 sep
Kaplan Languages Group
Bogotá
This role is with KLG, a global leader in international education. KLG is now owned by Inspirit Capital and continues to deliver world-class educational experiences through its international network of schools and university partners.
Kaplan Languages Group (KLG) is a world-class language education platform operating over 20 schools across 8 countries. We deliver premium academic, professional, and language travel programmes to students from over 140 countries. At KLG, we combine education with financial excellence to support our international growth.
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Credit Control Clerk to join our international finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day collection of outstanding invoices, managing student and agency accounts, and ensuring timely payments. Reporting directly to the Senior Credit Control Clerk, you will play a key role in maintaining a healthy cash flow for our general operations.
Key Responsibilities
Debt Collection &
- Communication
- Contact international customers (students, parents and partner agencies) via phone and email to secure timely payments.
- Issue automated and manual payment reminders according to company credit policy schedules.
- Manage incoming queries regarding invoices, payment methods and account balances, resolving them or escalating them as needed.
- Maintain accurate notes and records of all collection activities and customer communications within the system.
Account Administration &
- Reconciliations
- Allocate incoming payments (wire transfers, credit cards, international platforms) to the correct customer accounts daily.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and clear unallocated cash in multiple currencies (GBP, USD, EUR, CHF, CAD).
- Identify and flag billing discrepancies or disputed invoices to Sales and Operations teams for quick resolution.
- Process credit notes and refunds in compliance with company policies and student visa regulations.
Reporting &
- Team Collaboration
- Monitor and review aging debt reports to identify overdue accounts that require immediate action.
- Support the Senior Clerk and Team Leader with administrative tasks during month-end closing procedures.
Qualifications Experience &
- Education
- 1-2 years of experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a high-volume Customer Service/Finance environment.
- Experience in international environments, education, tourism or hospitality is a plus.
- Educational background in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent practical experience.
Technical Skills
- Language skills: Full professional fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in any other language (French, German, Italian) is highly advantageous.
- Comfortable using ERP systems and billing software. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel (sorting data, basic formulas).
- High attention to detail with numbers, formulas and multi-currency transactions.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills, with a polite, professional, yet assertive telephone manner.
- Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of emails and collection accounts efficiently.
- Resilience and patience when dealing with difficult payment conversations or cultural differences.
📌 Credit Control Clerk (Bogotá)
🏢 Kaplan Languages Group
📍 Bogotá