Distribution Accountant

Requisition ID: 58633
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As a Distribution Accountant, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all freight and rate card-related matters. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking, analysis, and reporting of distribution costs while supporting budget and forecasting activities. This role plays a critical part in enabling smooth outbound freight operations and providing business insights through data-driven analysis.

This position supports the Europe region and will require working hours from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM (MYT) to align with regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the key liaison for all freight and rate card-related queries across the business
• Handle purchase orders and queries related to outbound freight and freight recharges
• Post manual GRNs and ensure accuracy of financial entries
• Prepare and upload rate card analyses and related reports
• Deliver weekly dashboards and presentations to stakeholders
• Support month-end close processes, including journal adjustments and reconciliations
• Track and follow up on Distribution Cost Centre activities
• Support budget and forecast processes related to freight
• Prepare and upload rate comparisons (actual vs. market) into SAP
• Coordinate annual PO creation via Coupa
• Ensure timely and accurate updates of rate cards in SAP

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certifications are an advantage.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach to both technical and business issues.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; able to manage complex data sets and reporting.
• Experience working in a shared services environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP (especially SAP SD module) and Coupa is highly desirable.