Join KWS Berlin GmbH and become part of an international, multicultural finance team at the heart of Berlin!
We are looking for a detail-oriented and service-driven Accounts Receivable Accountant (m/f/d), who thrives in a dynamic shared-service environment and enjoys working across languages, cultures, and financial processes.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position of two years.
Your tasks:
* Process incoming customer payments in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs)
* 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 requests 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
* Create periodic/ad-hoc reports to support the leadership
* Engage customers in collection efforts in writing as well as over the phone
* Create manual invoices and manage cheques
* Process acts of acceptance and monitor relevant general ledger accounts
* Manage disputes, direct debit, and cash allocation with Treasury
* Support in I.T. projects related to the department as well as engage in testing
* Investigate inter-company differences with relevant stakeholders
* Support the Business Units with daily requests as needed
* Ensure work and process documentation is maintained and updated
* Participate and provide training to new colleagues as needed
Your profile:
* Preferably an apprenticeship or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Economics. Correlated areas such as International Relations will be considered
* Master's degree is an advantage
* Prior experience in accounts receivable is an asset but not mandatory
* Sound understanding of accounting practices and procedures
* Knowledge in programing or scripting (coding) are an added advantage but not mandatory
* Organized, detailed oriented, and able to work in a multicultural and diverse environment
* Team player with excellent communication skills
* Experience in working in an international shared service organization or agribusiness sector is an additional advantage
* Customer orientation and extraordinary service attitude
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage high volume transactions
* Fluent in Russian, English and German
Our offer:
* A location in the heart of Berlin
* A great team with a positive and appreciative work environment
* Flat hierarchies and open communication
* Flexible working hours
* Training and growth opportunities in a global organization
* Excellent overarching benefit package
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