About the job

At Arla, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive business forward. Our accounts payable (AP) department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow, and paying vendors. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts payable team to be part of the process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts payable specialist will have both a day-to-day impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Specifically, you will:

• Verify incoming documents by applying standard procedures and country specific knowledge
• Post PO and non-PO invoices in SAP in a timely manner and with the desired quality level
• Answer incoming e-mails and phone calls
• Handling of discrepancies (Escalate price and quantity discrepancies)
• Reconcile GL and Vendor Account
• Monitor and clear open items on vendor ledger
• Perform internal control checks
• Find trigger for bank details change and ensure completeness of documentation
• Post Special Invoice types (whey, utilities, Milk etc. phone bills, council taxes, contract invoices)
• Interests Notes handling
• Support junior accountants in more complex cases
• Consider and compare individual objectives to the team KPIs
• Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems
• Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors through timely payment

 What we expect from you?

• At least 1 year of experience in accounting area
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Proven efficiency in P2P processes, including proper escalation methods in most sensitive accounting activities
• Motivation to develop current accounting and finance knowledge
• Proactive attitude to challenges
• Proper handling of daily workload and ability to execute results
• High standard in a query management
• Very good English language skills