KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
Descripción
As an Accounts Payable Accountant with French & English (m/f/d), you will join our Global Business Operations team and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, payment execution, vendor account management, and financial compliance. In this role, you will contribute to process optimization, automation, and digital finance transformation initiatives, gaining exposure to modern SAP-based technologies and innovative ways of working.This position offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in Accounts Payable, invoice processing, vendor management, financial compliance, and finance operations while working in a collaborative and international environment.This position is based in Berlin and is offered on a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract (with a chance of extension) with KWS Berlin GmbH.Your Tasks: - Process and post supplier invoices in SAP/xFlow, ensuring accounting and tax compliance.- Manage Accounts Payable activities, including invoice validation, approvals, payments, and vendor support.- Handle travel expenses, corporate credit cards, and employee reimbursements.- Execute payment runs and resolve payment exceptions.- Act as key contact for French-speaking vendors and stakeholders.- Perform vendor reconciliations and support month-end/year-end closing activities.- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and tax regulations.- Drive process optimization, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and Controlling teams.Your Profile: - Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or comparable qualification- Relevant experience in Accounts Payable (AP), Invoice Processing, Vendor Accounting, Finance Operations, or Shared Services- Knowledge of French-speaking vendor management, accounting processes, VAT regulations, and financial controls- Experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, xFlow, or similar ERP and invoice