Accounts Payable Specialist - Dutch Speaker

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR); Utrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Training programs

Wellbeing events

Sustainable office

Snacks & drinks

Job summary

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) in Utrecht is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our international Finance team. You will manage vendor invoices, posting in SAP, processing Esker-based workflows, and supporting monthly closings with accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires 2+ years in AP, fluency in English and Dutch, and hands-on experience with SAP and AP automation tools. GAR offers a dynamic, multicultural environment with competitive compensation and local/global development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient with MS Excel and SAP.
• Experience with AP automation tools is preferred.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting/finance records in SAP and general ledgers; understand expense accounts and cost centers.
• Manage the AP process, including bookkeeping vendor invoices, preparing and obtaining payment approvals, and booking outgoing payments.
• Facilitate monthly and annual financial closing through standard and custom reporting.
• Review, validate, and process PO and non-PO supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and approval workflows.
• Monitor invoice approvals and follow up with Finance, Ops, and Commercial stakeholders when needed; maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
• Process invoices through AP tools (e.g., Esker), ensure proper SAP posting, and maintain accurate vendor master data, including payment terms and bank details.

Skills

AP processes

SAP

Esker

Excel

English fluency

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

When you join GAR, you join something bigger. Big in scale, big in opportunities to grow, and big in impact. With over 100,000 employees across 14 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. We manage over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. But our size is only part of the story. Since 1997, we’ve put sustainability at the centre of how we grow, working hand-in-hand with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future. We’re a seed-to-shelf business rooted in palm oil, now expanding across other essential crops like sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut. Our people are our edge. We invest in them through global opportunities, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, because growing a better business starts with growing our people. Here, your career feeds something meaningful for the planet, people, and generations to come.

GAR Europe is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our international Finance team in Utrecht. You’ll work closely with General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and other Finance functions, supporting reporting, audits, and accurate financial management.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and organized professional with a strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting/finance records in SAP and general ledgers; understand expense accounts and cost centers.
• Manage the AP process, including bookkeeping vendor invoices, preparing and obtaining payment approvals, and booking outgoing payments.
• Facilitate monthly and annual financial closing through standard and custom reporting.
• Review, validate, and process PO and non-PO supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and approval workflows.
• Monitor invoice approvals and follow up with Finance, Ops, and Commercial stakeholders when needed; maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
• Process invoices through AP tools (e.g., Esker), ensure proper SAP posting, and maintain accurate vendor master data, including payment terms and bank details.
• Support AP system improvements and automation initiatives, and provide reports, data analysis, and ad hoc support to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for vendors regarding invoice status and payment queries, resolving discrepancies and issues with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure vendor invoices are recorded according to agreed terms and conditions.
• Prepare and support payment runs in line with due dates and cash planning; reconcile vendor accounts and investigate open items.
• Ensure timely clearing of invoices and correct payment posting, while supporting cash flow management, including minimum cash balance and overdue monitoring.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties within the AP process and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Support compliance, tax, and local statutory requirements, including VAT and withholding taxes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP Software (SAP) is required
• Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Esker) is preferred
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Fluent in Dutch, both written and spoken

We Offer

• An entrepreneurial, international environment that values growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation with employer pension contributions
• Local and global training & development programs
• Health insurance contribution
• Healthy snacks and drinks in the office every day
• A fully sustainable office in Utrecht, easily accessible by public transport
• Fun and engaging company events—outings, Christmas dinner, and our first well-being month focused on employee wellness and social connection

Please note that we often incorporate an assessment and reference checks in our selection procedures.

Golden Agri-Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates and consider applications fairly, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or background.