AP Accountant

Location:

Porto, Porto, Portugal

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose

Responsible for coordinating and monitoring day-to-day accounting transactions, including invoice and travel expense processing, as well as the preparation and scheduling of payment proposals.

Responsibilities

Schedule the payment proposal for each entity, supervising that every payment is on time, with the correct information matching the bank instructions with the invoices, the tax and other information’s are the correct ones
Communicate with the different parts evolved in the PTP process, ensure the team is receiving invoices on time from the suppliers and internal stakeholders. And ensure the booking and follow up with the payment team to ensure the payments are made on time
Ensure the invoices are received on time and posted with the right information and
Respond to vendors, employees and other requests and inquiries
Investigate and resolve open items and exceptions, liaising with different teams in multiple locations
Manage Accounts Payables interfaces between G/L accounts and other applications to ensure that information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner
Contribute to improving automation
Build, maintain and develop processes documentation with various team members
Perform other reporting duties or ad-hoc tasks as required by the line manager
Support the Team Leader in the development of KPIs, and different reports that could be needed from the upper managers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher qualifications in Accounting/Finance/Economy or related discipline
Fluent in English (mandatory) and Spanish (preferable), other language is appreciated
SAP experience (preferable)
3+ years’ experience in the accounting field (preferrable)
Attention to detail
Good communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills
Disciplined and organized
Ability to multitask and set priorities
Highly focused, motivated, and self-directed
Timeliness/Adhere to deadlines
Pro-active approach to the work
Knowledge of accounting standards and principles
Strive for continuous improvement and development of systems and procedures
Demonstrated commitment to, and successful achievement of business goals and outcomes

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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