Who are we?

Wakam is a B2B2C insurance company that creates white-label insurance solutions via its Play&Plug® technology platform for more than 80 partners. We provide most of our insurance products through API, and hosts white label insurance solutions via our Play&Plug technology platform.

With a footprint spanning 32 countries and revenue of more than €900 million in 2023, mostly generated outside France, Wakam is the European leader in digital and embedded insurance.

Strongly committed to social responsibility, Wakam is a mission-driven company dedicated to “enabling transparent and impactful insurance".

Wakam is a European B2B2C insurer that designs white label general insurance (GI) products for its partners (e-retailers, brokers and fintechs/insurtechs, ...). Our insurance solutions are embedded within the products or services offered to the end-customer.

Our culture? Free to impact.

A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you are adventurous, then the Wakam adventure might be made for you!

In the context of Wakam's hyper growth, our ambition is to build a robust organization to meet our needs in the UK. The challenge is great, the playing field is vast, and the prospects for long-term development are open !

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Credit Control Specialist to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the credit control function, ensuring timely payment from clients, and minimizing bad debt exposure.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Junior Credit Control Reinsurance will work collaboratively with reinsurers to maintain strong financial relationships.

1. Credit Management and Invoicing and Statement Reconciliation :

- Assess credit risk for new and existing partners, utilizing financial data and credit reports.

- Establish and monitor credit limits in accordance with company policies.

- Reconcile client statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.

2. Collection Activities and Account Receivable Monitoring :

- Implement proactive and strategic collection efforts to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.

- Communicate effectively with partners to address payment issues and negotiate repayment plans when necessary.

- Monitor accounts receivable aging and take appropriate actions to minimize overdue payments.

3. Reporting :

- Prepare regular reports on the status of accounts receivable, bad debt exposure, and collection activities.

- Provide management with insights and recommendations for improving credit control processes.

4. Customer Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders (Underwriting and Claims teams).

5. Credit Policy Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures.

- Recommend updates to credit policies based on industry trends and company needs.

6. Legal Actions and Debt Recovery:

- Initiate legal actions and coordinate debt recovery efforts when necessary.

- Liaise with external agencies and legal counsel to expedite the resolution of delinquent accounts.

Profile requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a first successful credit control experience or similar role (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Recruitment process :

• Interview with the Lead recruiter - 30/45 min
• Interview with the Accounting Manager and the Reinsurance Team Lead - 1 hour
• Interview with the Chief Accounting & Tax - 30 min
• HR interview with the Head of Talent - 30 min

Positive energy, agility, and team spirit are essential to support Wakam in its hyper-growth!

You have the Wakam mindset? Join us!

More about us

Our culture? Free to impact. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact on the transformation of insurance! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you are adventurous and like challenges, then the Wakam adventure might be made for you!

Discover on our website who we really are with the 11 cultural markers that so well describe us!

Mindset compatibility with our ‘Free to Impact’ culture:

1. Think big
2. Biased for action
3. Curious and eager to learn
4. Can say no and find solutions
5. Aims for the moon (but please don’t stick on the moon)
6. And above all: have fun working together 🤜🤛 !

• Wakam is not based on a hierarchy but on a methodology where everyone finds their role and knows their objectives.
• With a flat hierarchical system and a highly collaborative operating model, Wakam is an extremely agile and transparent company.
• Every last Friday of the month, it's Free.day @Wakam, a day without meetings to take a step aside and dedicate ourselves to skills sponsorship or other activities (because we are curious, I remind you).
• Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there is even one Wakamee who works from his sailing boat ⛵) with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program.
• Last but not least : we are nice and we have fun! (you'll find out by yourself 😉)

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.