Associate Accountant O2C Operations (m/f/d)

Field of Work: Finance & Accounting Location: Legal Entity: KWS Berlin GmbH Contract Type: Regular Is Full Time?: Yes Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country Job ID: 16681 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 Interested? Then submit your application via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the “Apply” button. Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map. Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development. At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us. Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ . Our data privacy policy for candidates is available on www.kws.com/dataprotection . Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and, if applicable, the specific business unit. Job Segment: Accounts Receivable, Operations Manager, Accounting, Temporary, Finance, Operations, Contract