GBO Key User - O2C (m/f/d)

Field of Work: Finance & Accounting; IT,
Location: Berlin 
Legal Entity: KWS Berlin GmbH 
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16505

KWS Berlin GmbH is looking for a SAP Key User - O2C (m/f/d) in the Order-to-Cash Department with knowledge of English and/or German (m\f\d). This is a full-time permanent position at our location in Berlin.

Your Responsibilities:

• Acting as an interface between the function, Global IT (and external service providers), and Global Key User (GKU) to enable cross-functional alignment on IT solutions and processes


• Translating functional business requirements into technical system requirements


• Incident management and 2nd level user support. Monitoring and supporting development, testing, and implementation of change requests


• Preparing and conducting tests of system upgrades and system enhancements including reviewing, assessing, and releasing the documentation of functional system tests (UAT) for upgrades and enhancements


• Actively steering and managing the implementation of S/4HANA and other IT tools


• Documentation of business processes and process changes


• Supporting the definition, implementation, and enhancement of roles and authorizations of related systems


• Appropriate ticket resolution in accordance with defined service level agreements


• Adequate communication with internal end-users and external stakeholders


• Valid and up-to-date process documentation as well as identification of improvement areas


• Contribution to the automation efforts within O2C and KWS at large


• Supporting management with reports as necessary

Your tasks:

• Managing the maintenance of the IT systems in place (e.g., SAP modules for O2C)


• Maintaining release tables


• Identifying and implementing automation potentials and solutions


• Resolving internal and external requests as per defined service level agreements 


• Participating in meetings and workshops


• Liaising with government authorities, business units and stakeholders at KWS


• Documenting and automating processes as per GLOBE requirements


• Creating dashboard and reports within Power B.I. and similar


• Assist with the automation of O2C processes such as cash allocation


• Support the department’s automation strategy together with relevant stakeholders


• Implement monitoring mechanisms to track the quality of automated processes


• Continuously assess emerging automation technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in accounts receivable processes

Your Profile:

• Preferably BA Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Economics, Statistics, or Data Science. Correlated areas will be considered


• Master’s Degree is considered an asset


• Prior experience in accounts receivable or finance is desirable


• Several years of relevant experience in the areas of finance and information technology


• Solid understanding of accounting practices and procedures


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for optimization and automation


• Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP ECC and ideally S/4 Hana, automation tools and systems (e.g. MS Power Platform) as well as advanced skills in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)


• Organized, detailed oriented, and able to work in a multicultural and diverse environment


• Knowledge in programing and scripting (coding) are essential


• Digital mindset and experience in supporting the digital transformation in finance


• Prior experience in the Agribusiness sector is a plus


• Excellent communication skills and team mindset


• Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of German is desirable. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage

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.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: www.kws.com/career. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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