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Working Student O2C Operations (m/f/d)

CompanyKWS SAAT SE
LocationBerlin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves processing customer payments, managing account reconciliations, and handling returns, rebates, and refunds. Additionally, the student will assist with financial closing activities and engage in collection efforts via phone and writing.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4382
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries. At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want you to contribute your know-how and knowledge, your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We will provide you with continuous support for further professional and personal development. This is how we think and act at KWS. If you share this viewpoint and want to seed the future with us, visit us on: www.kws.com/career.
About the Role

 

Looking to Apply Your Studies in a Real Business Environment? Join our Order-to-Cash team and gain valuable practical experience while contributing to meaningful business processes.

KWS Berlin GmbH is seeking a Working Student (m/f/d) to join our Order to Cash Operations in Berlin. If you are interested in gaining hands on experience in a global corporation, and you are motivated and a team player, we look forward to getting to know you soon. This exciting job is a temporary 6 to 24 months working student contract with 20 working hours per week.

 

Your tasks:

  • Process incoming customer payments in accordance with SLA
  • Maintain and clear customer accounts
  • Provide customer balance confirmation and perform reconciliations
  • Process customer returns, rebates, and refunds
  • Generate statement of accounts and process dunning letters
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities in a timely manner
  • Resolve account discrepancies and contact customers accordingly
  • Calculate provisions, write-offs, and bad debts devaluation in accordance with IFRS 9
  • Engage customers in collection efforts in writing as well as over the phone
  • Create manual invoices and manage cheques
  • Support the Business Units with daily requests as needed
  • Participate in meetings as necessary

 

Your Profile:

  • BA or MA degree in progress. Areas of preference are Business Administration, Accounting or Economics. Correlated areas such as International Relations will be considered. Other areas such as Statistics, Data Science, and Mathematics are also of interest.
  • Prior experience in finance/accounting is a plus
  • Organized, detailed oriented, and able to work in a multicultural and diverse environment
  • Excellent communication skills and team mindset
  • Knowledge in programing and/or scripting (coding) are a plus. Other digital skills (e.g. SQL) are an advantage.
  • Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of German is desirable. Other languages of interest are Polish, Swedish, and Dutch.

 

Benefits:

  • A location in the heart of Berlin
  • A great team with lots of fun at work and regular team events, a positive and appreciative work environment
  • Flat hierarchies and open communication
  • Flexible working hours and work-life balance
  • Training opportunities and career development

 

 

Interested? Then submit your application via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the “Apply” button.

 

Key Skills
Order-to-CashAccounts ReceivablePayment ProcessingAccount ReconciliationDunningIFRS 9Financial ClosingEnglish FluencyCommunication SkillsSQLProgrammingScripting
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeData & Analytics
Benefits
Central Berlin LocationTeam EventsPositive Work EnvironmentFlat HierarchiesOpen CommunicationFlexible Working HoursWork-life BalanceTraining OpportunitiesCareer Development