Specialist Accounts Payables (m/f/d) (Portuguese speaker)

IFX Corporate Services GmbH; Pullach im Isartal; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

International team collaboration

Learning opportunities

Zusammenfassung

IFCO is a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, operating in 50+ countries. We seek an Accounts Payable professional to join our international team and help optimize our AP processes across borders.

In this hybrid role, you will process invoices, manage payments, and support month-end close while ensuring VAT compliance. English and Portuguese fluency are required; German is a plus. A college degree in business or accounting is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Educational background in business administration or equivalent accounting qualification/experience.
• Experience in international environment with cross-country collaboration.
• Practical accounting experience, preferably Accounts Payable, with VAT knowledge.
• Experience with SAP FI and strong MS Office skills (Excel/Outlook).
• High accountability, precision and reliability in daily work.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; team player with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Fluent English and Portuguese; German is a bonus.

Aufgaben

• Process incoming invoices, credit and debit notes ensuring correct posting and VAT compliance.
• Support harmonization and automation of accounts payable processes.
• Maintain clear process documentation.
• Analyze price/quantity variances and coordinate follow-ups with relevant functions.
• Manage travel and expense claims per internal policies.
• Execute weekly payment runs and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform period-end closing activities for Accounts Payable including GR/IR analyses.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Portuguese

German advantage

Ausbildung

College degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP FI

Excel

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products. We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint. "The future is circular".

Key responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing - Process incoming invoices as well as credit and debit notes, ensuring correct posting and compliance with legal requirements, especially VAT.
• Process Harmonization & Automation - Support initiatives to standardize and automate accounts payable processes across the organization.
• Documentation Support - Contribute to the creation and maintenance of clear and up-to-date process documentation.
• Variance Analysis - Analyze price and quantity differences for received goods and services and coordinate follow-ups with relevant functions.
• Expense Management - Manage and process travel and expense claims in line with internal policies.
• Payment Execution - Execute weekly payment runs when required, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Period-End Closing - Perform period-end closing activities for Accounts Payable, including GR/IR analysis and clearing as well as creditor/debtor reclassifications.

We expect:

• Educational Background - College degree in Business Administration or an equivalent accounting qualification/experience.
• International Exposure - Experience working in an international environment with cross-country collaboration.
• Accounting Experience - Practical experience in accounting, preferably in Accounts Payable, with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles and VAT regulations.
• Systems & Tools - Prior experience with SAP FI and advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Accuracy & Ownership - High level of accountability, precision, and reliability in daily work.
• Communication & Collaboration - Strong communication skills with a cooperative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Team & Cultural Fit - Team player with sensitivity for different company and country cultures.
• Language Skills - Fluent in English and Portuguese, enabling effective communication in international and multicultural environments; German language skills are considered a strong advantage.

We offer:

• Make a difference where it matters - Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.
• A culture of appreciation and respect - Join an international team where collaboration thrives.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decisions - Your ideas matter and drive real change.
• Work your way - Enjoy hybrid work and workation for EU Citizens within the EU. We provide everything you need for effective remote work.
• Unlimited learning opportunities - Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern office - open office spaces, modern and digital devices.
• Stay fit and invest in your future - with sports discounts and the opportunity to contribute to a pension plan.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.

IFCO is a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers to participate in the circular economy in 50+ countries. IFCO operates a pool of over 400 million reusable packaging containers (RPCs) globally, which are used for over 2.5 billion shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers to grocery retailers every year. IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.

More: www.ifco.com | Follow us on LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS