AR Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 26 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

kp Business Services in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join the Cash Control Team Leader on a temporary maternity cover for about 12 months. You will perform AR activities within the Shared Service Centre and support monthly closing and financial reporting.

Key requirements include a bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, IFRS knowledge, fluency in English and a willingness to work in an international environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field.
• Good knowledge of IFRS.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office; JDE E1 knowledge preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal business communication; English required; other European languages preferred.
• Ability to work in an international global environment.

Responsabilidades

• Handle Factoring process, posting factoring statements & reconciliation.
• Process receipts of payments.
• Post bank statements and cash allocation.
• Process deductions and issue credit notes if applicable.
• Enter and forward invoice deductions.
• Enter and post manual invoices.
• Support AR intercompany reconciliation.
• Process AR month end closing activities.
• Perform AR reporting.
• Support in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintenance of accounts.
• Participate in team and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide support related to audits.

Conhecimentos

English (mandatory)

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems

MS Office

JDE E1

Analytical skills

Communication skills

International environment

Formação académica

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

JDE E1

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Job title:

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Reporting to:

Cash Control Team Leader #LI-HYBRID

Organisation:

kp Business Services, Porto, Portugal

Purpose of the job:

Processing Accounts Receivable (AR) activities in the Shared Service Centre (SSC)

Contract type

Temporary replacement contract (maternity cover), expected to last approximately 12 months.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Handling of Factoring process, posting of factoring statements & reconciliation;
• Processing of receipts of payments;
• Posting of bank statements and cash allocation;
• Processing of deductions and if applicable generating of credit notes;
• Enter and forward invoice deductions;
• Enter and post manual invoices;
• Support AR intercompany reconciliation;
• Process AR month end closing activities;
• Perform AR reporting;
• Support in the preparation of financial statements;
• Maintenance of accounts;
• Participate in team and continuous improvement projects;
• Provide support related to annual and interim audits.

Leadership:

• Team player;
• Review work performed by Junior AR Accountants and provide training;
• Work effectively with people from all backgrounds, promoting inclusion and respect for diversity;
• Build Trust and Partnerships;
• Treat sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately.

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field;
• Good knowledge of IFRS;
• Good knowledge of English (mandatory) and another European language (German, Italian, French, Spanish and Dutch preferred);
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office;
• Good knowledge in JDE E1 (preferred);
• Good analytical and Organisation skills;
• Effective business writing and professional communication skills;
• Ability to work in an international global work environment.

Experience:

• 1+ years of professional experience in finance and accounting or equivalent;
• Experience in factoring (preferred);
• Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment and transition.
• Costumer Focus: internal & external client, excelent service oriented;
• Collaboration: accountability, integrity and ethical values.Communication: emotional intelligence; assertiveness; resilience;
• Continuous improvement: open mind, curiosity, change orientation, efficient solution oriented, creativity, flexibility;
• High work standards:, independent, systematic and quality oriented way of working, result driven.

Unspecified Duties:

This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in detail in light of changing demands and priorities.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people fromunderrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in theorganization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.