Accounts Payable Swords Hybrid

Job Reference	17147
Job type	Contract, Permanent
Location	Swords
Salary	€ 30,000 -40,000

The Role

Accounts Payable Specialist

12 Month Contract role

Based in Airside Swords, with Hybrid Working

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the accounts payable end to end processes per assignment which will include GRNI account reconciliation, dispute management, escalation support, Coupa and mailroom tasks all of which are key functions within the EMEA Accounts Payable team

It is expected the candidate will maintain strong reporting & analytics and will contribute to the weekly AP MDI team metrics in a meaningful way as we continue to drive process improvements in accounts payable further embedding our lean culture.

A key focus of this roles would be adhering to internal compliance & SOX controls

Duties:

Escalation support for internal business stakeholders and our outsource business partners supporting our collective service levels
Create strong and lasting working relationships internally to ensure optimum service levels for the customers of Accounts Payable.
Contribute to driving process improvements in AP. To be done by applying the 9 step problem solving tools of MDI to solve challenges and root cause further embedding our lean culture.
Production of reports and data analytics per assignment to support AP project work and to present weekly at AP team GEMBA’s
Ensure accounts payable activity is actioned in line with our internal management controls & SOX compliance.
Other projects/tasks at the request of the AP Leader
Perform GRNI related supplier reconciliations for aged items and all associated follow ups including resolving disputes, investigating aged balances, requesting missing supplier statements, follow up on missing overdue invoices to minimise impact on business.
Following a detailed investigation on aged GRNI balances engage directly with the GRNI Analyst to recommend write off’s / instruct on corrections
Prepare GRNI Analytics for contribution at AP MDI where the application of our 9-step problem solving is to be applied in order to root cause challenges
Maintain SOX control to input monthly comments for all aged GRNI balances > 120 days & all current debit balances
Assist in month end close where required.
Other duties/projects at the request of the AP Leader
Coupa & Incoming Post Management
Coupa 2 Way Match Supplier statement reconciliations
Provide support on Coupa Invoice processing & Coupa Compliant invoicing support

The Person

Minimum 12 months relevant experience in a multinational Accounts Payable organisation
Experience in Oracle R12
Metric orientated
Flexible business partnering ability
Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
Have a problem solving mindset
Desire to seek continuous improvement
Maintain high standards of service and professionalism to both internal and external customers of AP
Naturally considers the business implications of decision making
Strong communication and influencing skills
Excellent collaborator
Good team player