Körber is modernizing and optimizing its finance and accounting footprint. In this context, the Körber Group is creating an Accounting Shared Services Center in Porto with the aim of streamlining the accounting processes and deliver high quality accounting services to the Group.

Based in Porto, the Order to Cash (O2C) Accounting specialist will join the Shared Services Center from the early stages and will support the Accounting Team Lead shaping the O2C process from the beginning.

Your role:

• The O2C Accounting specialist will play a key role in managing and optimizing the order to cash process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and application of cash receipts. In particular, the responsibilities will include:
  • Order management:
    • Coordinate with the sales and logistics teams to resolve order-related issues and discrepancies.
  • Invoicing:
    • Generate and issue invoices to customers in a timely manner.
    • Ensure all invoices are accurate, complete, and in compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
  • Collections / cash applications:
    • Accurately apply cash receipts to customer accounts.
    • Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
    • Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Execute tasks according to the deadlines and KPIs defined by the organization and Process Management. In addition, this specialist role will support Process Management in the continuous process improvement towards standardized processes and procedures in the O2C area.
• Ensure close and fluent communication with the companies receiving services in order to support with ad hoc tasks and solve issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintain good cooperation with other accounting areas of the Shared Services Center for achieving a harmonized level of quality and solutions to our Group companies.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and Group requirements and standards, including German GAAP and relevant tax regulations.

Your profile

• Successfully completed accounting studies or business administration
• At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting, preferably within a Shared Services Center or a multinational organization
• Very good command of written and spoken English, German is a plus
• Professional handling of the MS Office package
• Experience working with SAP
• Strong analytical skills and a meticulous way of working
• Cooperative and communicative character
• Structured process and goal orientation as well as a high level of responsibility