Location: Berlin, Germany
Application deadline: 31/07/2020
Earliest starting date: 01/08/2020
Due to the continuous, strong growth of our organisation we are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join CDP Europe’s international Finance & Administration team.
About CDP: CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Over the past 15 years we have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide. Please visit www.cdp.net to find out more.
About the role: You will be the point of contact for clients and Account Managers, efficiently managing the daily operations of CDP Europe’s Billing and Accounts Receivable in an accurate and timely manner, reporting to the Finance Manager.
The role includes:
- Maintain Accounts Receivable activities, monitor accounts and incoming payments
- Prepare and send invoices to clients, upload invoices to their electronic platforms, reconcile and implement adjustments of invoices if applicable
- Ensure a smooth and efficient communication with clients and Account Managers, provide with support and any documentation as requested
- Keep track of payment schedules and communicate with clients to secure payments (dunning process)
- Record AR transactions in CDP’s accounting system (DATEV)
- Preparation and transmitting of EC intra community sales lists to authorities
- Support the Finance Team on further administrative-accounting activities (timesheets, travel claims, credit card statements and expenses forms)
- Support Finance Manager with reporting and other corporate finance related tasks
- Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required
The successful candidate will have:
- Successfully completed a vocational training or business studies with a focus on accounting, finance, business administration or related field
- 1+ year of prior experience in financial accounting with B2B clients
- Familiarity with standard accounting system (preferably DATEV)
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
- Very good command of spoken and written English and good command of German
- Detail-oriented attitude, combined with a well-structured and analytical working style
- Hands-on and proactive attitude, ability to work independently as well as to be a team member
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to handle interaction with clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Strong mathematical and creative problem-solving skills preferred
- Prior experience in using CRM tools is a plus
What we offer:
- Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated team
- Working with many dedicated and passionate people for a good cause
- Competitive NGO salary and annual bonus (depending on company results)
- Company pension with Allianz
- 30 days annual holidays
- Individually tailored trainings
- Team events and Off-sites
- Monthly contribution to public transport ticket (BVG Monatskarte)
- Modern office at Sony Centre/Potsdamer Platz with free hot and cold beverages
The successful candidate will work five days per week and must be able to work legally in Germany. This full-time role is based at our office in Berlin, Germany, and will work closely with and report to Finance Manager.
Interested? Interested candidates should submit their application documents in German or English (motivation letter addressed to Kayo Sadahisa, CV, references/certificates, salary expectations and earliest starting date), as a single PDF file and via email to recruitment.cdpeuropeg@cdp.net with ‘AR Accountant – First name Last name’ in the subject line.
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Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates due to the sheer volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your understanding.
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