Purchase jobs in Germany

The AP Controller reports to the Finance Manager. The role is responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger, executing payment runs, and managing the purchase order and procurement processes supporting the UK Retail and AFH divisions in Maidenhead, along with some shared service activities for the Banbury plant. The AP Controller will work closely with the outsourced AP team in Manila.

1. Purchase Ledger

• Review and reconcile the AP ledger.
• Monitor and resolve debit balances and aged items.
• Review unprocessed invoices and follow up with buyers/AP team as needed.
• Assist associates with new vendor setup and maintenance to ensure compliance with company policy.

• Review and approve weekly payment run proposals.
• Review and process manual payments.

• Support buyers and PO approvers with SAP training and conduct regular meetings to update and train new starters.
• Produce weekly/monthly KPI reports related to the purchase order process.

• Complete internal controls documentation and conduct compliance checks.

• Assist with audit requests as needed.
• Complete statutory reporting related to payments.

• Ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures, both locally and in Manila. Drive improvements to policies and procedures and ensure internal control requirements are met.

• Knowledge of SAP.
• Experience with purchase ledger and purchase order processes.
• Experience working in the private sector industry.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload.

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