KWS Berlin GmbH is looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant with knowledge of German and/or French (m\f\d). This is a 2 years full-time position 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 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 BA Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Economics. Correlated areas such as International Relations or MA Degree will be considered
* Prior experience in accounts receivable is desirable but not mandatory
* Solid 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
* Excellent communication skills and team mindset
* Experience 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
* Besides the desired languages of German and/or French, fluency in English is essential
What we 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
Seed your career by submitting your application today! We are looking forward to your application using our online application system.