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Credit Controller

Cortina is an international and innovative family business playing a leading role in the global footwear and fashion industry. We have our own private label collection, are renowned for our extensive range of licensed footwear, and boast our own brands such as Safety Jogger and Patrick. Each year, we sell over 30 million pairs of shoes worldwide. Every day, we go above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service.

At Cortina, we share a passion for quality and customer focus: a mindset that permeates everything we do. Are you passionate about financial processes and customer relations? Are you multilingual? Do you thrive on daily interaction with clients? Then this is your chance to contribute to our success story as a Credit Controller.

As a Credit Controller, you are the guardian of our financial health and a partner to our customers. You combine a commercial mindset with a healthy dose of assertiveness and feel right at home in a digital environment where optimisation and accuracy are key.

You are a natural-minded problem solver: you take the initiative, contribute ideas for improvement, and do not shy away from difficult conversations. With your drive, you will elevate both our processes and our customer relationships.

Job description:

• You actively follow up on outstanding invoices and take timely action to ensure payments are made.
• You maintain daily contact with customers and negotiate professionally on payment terms and outstanding receivables.
• You submit files to the credit insurance provider and carefully manage the entire follow-up process.
• You manage legal files and handle debt claims in cases of bankruptcy or legal proceedings.
• You formulate well-founded proposals for an efficient action plan for each customer account.
• You are familiar with concepts such as doubtful debtors, allocation of payments, and the correct processing of costs and discrepancies.
• You process various accounting documents in an accurate and structured manner.
• You regularly discuss key cases with management and actively contribute ideas for process optimisation.
• You are committed every day to supporting customers and colleagues with solutions that truly make a difference.

Who are you?

• You have relevant experience as a Credit Controller, which is a strong asset.
• You have a background in accounting and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• You work accurately, in an organised and reliable manner, even when handling high volumes and tight deadlines.
• You take ownership and think in solutions: you see challenges as opportunities to improve processes and customer relationships.
• You are digitally savvy, quick to learn new tools, and actively contribute to more efficient workflows.
• You take initiative, manage your own portfolio independently, and at the same time are a true team player.
• You communicate with impact: assertive, respectful and professional, even in challenging situations.
• You have an excellent command of Dutch, French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• You preferably live within a reasonable commuting distance of our office in Oudenaarde.

What do we offer you?

• A dynamic environment within a constantly evolving sector.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious colleagues who strive for improvement and growth together every day.
• A local role with international impact. Your work makes a difference beyond national borders.
• An open corporate culture with short lines of communication and room for your ideas.
• Opportunities for personal development through training and projects that help you shape.
• A competitive salary package supplemented by an extensive range of fringe benefits, tailored to your experience and profile.
• Flexibility through homework options and flexible working hours.
• A 40-hour week entitles you to 32 days of annual leave (including 12 ADV days).

Customer service advisor

Cortina is an international, innovative and family-owned company that plays a leading role in the global shoe and fashion world. Next to our own private label collection of more than 2500 styles per year, we offer a wide range of licensed shoes and have our own brands: Safety Jogger, Patrick, Sprox and Tiger Grip. Every year, we sell more than 30 million pairs of shoes worldwide. And every day, we give our best to provide excellent customer service.

Do you agree that the customer always comes first and only deserves the best? Are you multilingual? And do you enjoy daily contact with customers? Then you are the Customer Service Advisor we are looking for!

Job description:

• You work very closely with the Account Managers of Cortina.
• You are the link between the customer and the different departments of the organization.
• You communicate enthusiastically with customers every day, both by phone and via email.
• You are responsible for the follow-up of orders of our customers: confirming and processing orders in the system and following up sent samples.
• You are aware of each step in the process with the customer and work proactively.
• You build up an excellent database knowledge.
• You make agreements concerning deliveries and follow up on the delivery deadline.
• You monitor the credits with the customer.
• You follow up on complaints, show understanding and propose solutions.

Who are you?

• You have a bachelor’s degree.
• You speak fluent Dutch, English and Spanish. Knowledge of Italian is a plus.
• You have a solid organizational talent.
• You have commercial flair.
• You have a first job experience in a similar function.

What do we offer you?

• You will have a challenging job in an international context.
• You will work in an open corporate culture with short communication lines.
• You get the opportunity to develop yourself and take initiative.
• You will receive a competitive salary with extralegal benefits, based on your profile and experience.
• You work in a 40-hour week, with 12 days compensation on top of your 20 days leave.

Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Cortina is an international family business with decades of experience in the fashion and footwear industry. With a strong focus on private label and licensed footwear – as well as our own brands like Patrick, Safety Jogger and SJ – we’re constantly moving forward. Literally and figuratively.

We are currently launching a major transformation project to replace our legacy AS400 ERP system with a modern Java-based platform. To support this initiative, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Full Stack Java Developer to join our dynamic team at CounterFort, our internal ICT department. You’ll be part of a collaborative, agile team working in a fast-paced environment where local work, great colleagues, and a family-oriented culture are our biggest strengths.

Job description:

• Collaborate with a team of skilled developers to build high-quality software solutions.
• Apply modern technologies and creative problem-solving to deliver robust applications.
• Share knowledge, explore new technologies, and embrace team-driven innovation.
• Work within a self-organizing agile team focused on continuous improvement.

Who are you?

• Several years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and familiarity with design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, etc.
• Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Familiar with CI/CD concepts and tools like Gradle, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Maven.
• A true team player who thrives in agile environments.
• Curious, eager to learn, and open to close collaboration with colleagues.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Bonus: Experience ERP systems and event-driven architecture.

What do we offer you?

• The opportunity to help shape the future of CounterFort and Cortina’s digital transformation.
• A no-nonsense work culture focused on collaboration, customer satisfaction, and quality.
• A small, communicative team of colleagues who are passionate about their work with fast decision-making processes.
• A learning-rich, international and highly dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible work arrangements including part-time remote work.
• A competitive salary with a wide range of fringe benefits