Accounts Payable Accountant with French (m/f/d)

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.

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 workflow systems
• Strong understanding of vendor accounts, reconciliations, payments, and month-end closing activities
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are an advantage
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills in an international business environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance
• Digital mindset with an interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve processes
• Self-driven, adaptable team player with a continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer:

• A diverse, international, and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to work with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries
• Involvement in digital transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to modern finance technologies and innovative ways of working
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• A culture built on trust, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global finance organization
• A chance to develop your expertise in a growing and evolving Global Business Operations function

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