Associate Accountant O2C Operations (m/f/d)

Kick-Start Your Next Career Step in a Dynamic Order-to-Cash Environment

For KWS Berlin GmbH we are looking for an Associate Accountant O2C Operations (m/f/d) with knowledge of English. As an Associate O2C, you will play an important role in supporting efficient order-to-cash processes, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to continuous process improvements in an international environment. This is a full-time position on a temporary contract with the possibility of extention at our location in Berlin.

Your tasks:

Process incoming customer payments in accordance with SLA

Maintain and clear customer accounts

Provide customer balance confirmation and perform reconciliations

Process customer returns, rebates, and refunds

Generate statement of accounts and process dunning letters

Calculate and approve credit limits

Respond to audit request and participate in meetings with auditors

Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities in a timely manner

Resolve account discrepancies and contact customers accordingly

Calculate provisions, write-offs, and bad debts devaluation in accordance with IFRS 9

Engage customers in collection efforts in writing as well as over the phone

Create manual invoices and manage cheques

Process act of acceptance and monitor relevant general ledger accounts

Manage disputes, direct debit, and cash allocation with Treasury

Investigate inter-company differences with relevant stakeholders

Participate in ongoing projects in the department

Your Profile:

Preferably an apprenticeship or BA Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Economics. Correlated areas (e.g. International Relations, Statistics, etc.) will be considered

Master’s Degree is considered an asset

Prior experience in accounts receivable/finance is desirable. Knowledge of the SD Module in SAP is an asset

Solid understanding of accounting practices and procedures

Strong analytical skills and attential to detail

Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP ECC and ideally S/4 Hana are an advantage

Knowledge of Sales Force is a plus

Organized and able to work in a multicultural and diverse environment

Knowledge in programing and/or scripting (coding) are a plus. Other digital skills (e.g. SQL) are an advantage

Excellent communication skills and team mindset

Fluency English is essential. Knowledge of German is a plus. Other languages of interest are Croatian, Romanian, Portuguese, and Polish

Benefits:

We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience

Interesting and challenging tasks and projects

As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one

The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up

Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces

We offer 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket

True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees

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