About the job
At Arla, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive business forward. Our accounts payable (AP) department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow, and paying vendors. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts payable team to be part of the process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts payable specialist will have both a day-to-day impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.
Specifically, you will:
- Verify incoming documents by applying standard procedures and country specific knowledge
- Post PO and non-PO invoices in SAP in a timely manner and with the desired quality level
- Answer incoming e-mails and phone calls
- Handling of discrepancies (Escalate price and quantity discrepancies)
- Reconcile GL and Vendor Account
- Monitor and clear open items on vendor ledger
- Perform internal control checks
- Find trigger for bank details change and ensure completeness of documentation
- Post Special Invoice types (whey, utilities, Milk etc. phone bills, council taxes, contract invoices)
- Interests Notes handling
- Support junior accountants in more complex cases
- Consider and compare individual objectives to the team KPIs
- Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems
- Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors through timely payment
- At least 1 year of experience in accounting area
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Proven efficiency in P2P processes, including proper escalation methods in most sensitive accounting activities
- Motivation to develop current accounting and finance knowledge
- Proactive attitude to challenges
- Proper handling of daily workload and ability to execute results
- High standard in a query management
- Very good English language skills
- A collaborative work environment that promotes innovation, growth, and continuous learning.
- Comprehensive training and professional development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Financial support for your ongoing education and professional certifications.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Medical care and life insurance coverage for you and your family's well-being.
- Additional benefits such as gym membership, vouchers, travel points, and cinema tickets.
- Embrace a Scandinavian work culture with a focus on work-life balance and a flexible working schedule.
- Access to Arla's Employee Assistance Program, offering support for various aspects of your life.
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that values and celebrates differences.
- Experience a modern office environment with state-of-the-art technology and ergonomic workstations.
- Relocation support for eligible candidates.
Enjoy a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful impact on our global operations.
Poznaj
Arla Global Shared Services
Moooo. We are Arla GSS and we deal with business the Scandinavian way.
You most likely associate us with brands like Arla Apetina, Lurpak or Castello. We are part of the global Arla Foods group employing over 20,000 people worldwide and delivering 25 trillion glasses of milk a year. That being said… At our office in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz we do not produce butter or cheese, nor do we conduct milk quality assessment. We are a Global Shared Services Center and we deliver tens of projects in: Finance, IT, Global and Local HR, Risk Controls and Compliance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Member Service and Operations, European Transport Control Center, Supplier Quality Assurance.