Order to Cash Specialist

Company Description
**To strengthen our international Finance/Order-to-Cash-Team at our location in Erlangen, Neuss or Stuttgart (or Homeoffice) we are looking for an OTC Specialist.**

IFS delivers award-winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters-at the Moment of Service.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a **global, diverse environment**; you will be joining a **winning team **with a **commitment to** **sustainability;** and a company where we get things done so that you can **make a positive impact** on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can **#MakeYourMoment** so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

**Job Description**:
As our Order to Cash Specialist, you will join our Accounting team in Germany where we strongly believe that working hard and having fun are two compatible elements.

Based in Germany, you will be part of leading the European Order-to-Cash team that will be responsible for the operational success of the billing activity in the region for recurring revenue.

In your role, you will manage the whole process of Maintenance Contract Management within our bespoke ERP-System. The functional activities include setting up customer contracts within the system, invoicing, variance analysis, accounts receivables management and account reconciliation in a matrixed environment.
- Manage end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes with sensitivity and expertise to deliver a perfect result to our customers by agreed deadlines
- Set up the customer maintenance contracts according to Customer Orders
- Invoicing for License/Cloud/Maintenance and other recurring revenue products
- Subscription Calculation quality assurance and invoicing
- Assistance to the global Team Lead, Financial Controller, and Order to Cash Manager to ensure revenue recognition and KPI reporting compliance
- Revenue and Direct Cost Accruals including Partner Commissions
- Variance Analysis for all recurring revenue
- Provide support for ad-hoc, monthly, and annual reporting and KPIs using Business Intelligence (BI)
- Support the other team members and country Market Units with training and support
- Business partner to the Sales and Consulting function, customer contacts and active management with all stakeholders
- Interact proactively with all functional areas of the Finance team to ensure appropriate accounting, financial reporting and settlement of revenue matters is accomplished
- Undertake Accounts Receivables and Cash Collection duties

**Qualifications**:
You have profound knowledge in order processing and a certain amount of accounting knowledge (in particular Accounts Receivables and revenue recognition)
- You are experienced in working with ERP-Systems regarding OTC-Processes, preferably IFS Applications (not essential)
- You have completed a commercial education with professional experience in a comparable position, preferably in a company in the IT/software industry
- You are a team player with interpersonal and communication skills
- You are organized and systematic with a focus on accomplishing results
- You have good analytical and business support skills, a creative solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to take your own initiatives
- Company languages - fluent in German & very good English is a must-have
- You have good knowledge of MS Office

Additional Information
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IFS FACT_**
- IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for customers around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. The industry expertise of our people and solutions, together with commitment to our customers, has made us a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 4,500 employees supports more than 10,000 customers worldwide from a network of local offices and through our growing ecosystem of partners._
- You will work with the leading ERP experts and have contact with the latest technologies. You can expect an open corporate culture and a pleasant working atmosphere. We offer you an attractive salary with above-average additional benefits: Company pension scheme, furt