Indirect Purchase Administrative Officer
Department: Finance
Location: Portugal/Torres Vedras
Overview
Description: Working for GGS Spain/GGS Portugal and GGS International Ltd, this person will be responsible for:
- Manage payment processes for both external and intercompany suppliers.
- Manage the employee expense process, expense report approval, accounting, and payment preparation.
- Daily management of bank transactions. Accounting for collections and payments.
- Manage the CONCUR application (employee expense management system).
- Perform account reconciliation with other companies in the group (Intercompany Statements).
- Making accurate accounting entries in the ERP system, ensuring compliance with the company’s financial policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Responding to emails from suppliers and other stakeholders, handling inquiries and maintaining effective communication.
- Performing account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assist in monthly closing processes.
- Carrying out bank reconciliations to match financial records with bank statements.
- Analyzing open balances for both customers and suppliers, taking necessary actions to resolve discrepancies.
- Conducting detailed analysis of Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Assist in process improvement and automation using Microsoft Office 365 tools such as PBI, Power Automate, Excel, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter data and accurately record financial transactions in the ERP system.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and reports.
- Help maintain financial databases and filing systems.
- Reconcile bank accounts and other financial accounts.
- Process payments and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare payments to external suppliers and Intercompany.
- Carry out reconciliation with other companies in the group.
- Support the preparation and coordination of audits and other financial evaluations.
- Provide assistance to the finance team in other areas as needed.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records.
- Effective communication skills to interact with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- High ethical standards and discretion with confidential company information.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Methodical and well-organized.
- Teamwork-oriented.
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving objectives.
- Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Strong sense of responsibility regarding confidential information.
- Proactive and dynamic: not afraid to take initiative or make suggestions, and able to adapt to new challenges and situations.
Education And Experience
Education Level:
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
- High level of English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, mainly Excel and PBI,
- Knowledge of ERP. JDE will be a plus
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in a multinational company.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems. JDE will be a plus
- Experience using PBI, Planer, and other Microsoft tools