About us Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.
About the role Responsible for providing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable services to clients. Receives, verifies tracks and reports all invoices, and processes them for payment. Reconciles and checks account balances. Follow-ups on invoice/payment discrepancies and maintains vendor files. Ensures timely and accurate processing and payment of invoices. Receives and posts cash receipts and reconciles outstanding account balances. Prepares periodic reports on accounts receivable and determines overdue accounts status. Sends follow-up inquires and works with the collections team on the restructuring of overdue accounts repayment.
Effective completion of the full process covers the complete cycle from Vendor Invoice Processing, the resulting Payment Processing to external and internal vendors and the Period Closing Activities.
Main Accountabilities
Processing invoices and payments in a timely and quality manner as defined by Service Level Agreements and Customer expectations
Assuring process compliance with corporate policies and regulatory guidelines
Assisting in various month end closing related activities
Ensuring and performing formal process documentation and internal controls
Development, standardization, harmonization and improvement of end-to-end processes
Supporting in development and implementation best-practice processes
Resolving day to day vendor service enquiries, issues and complaints
Seeking opportunities for improving SSC customers experience and contributing to a positive working atmosphere
Communicate with internal and external customers
Vendor Account Management and Vendor Query by monitoring and analysing the payables, reconciling the balances with internal and external suppliers
Monitoring open accounts, contact with clients in case of issues
Maintaining and building relationships with clients
Support business in solving issues in WF by email, phone and P2P helpline
Cooperation with other departments
Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation
Ensure all relevant KPI and SPA are met
Timely completion of other tasks assigned by direct supervisor
About You
Experience in accountancy area
Experience in SAP
Working in English on daily basis
Skills and knowledge
Strong Finance and Accounting knowledge
Good working knowledge of SAP
Good Excel knowledge
Ability to process and follow-up on rush items
Excellent analytical skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent communication skills
Great teamwork and communication skills
Good command of the English language, both verbal and in writing
Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
Hardworking
Dedicated
Planning & Organising
Team work
Analysing
Flexible attitude
Self-motivated
Ability to accept more responsibility in the absence of team members
Ability to remain calm under pressure
What do we have for you? As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:
Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
Private medical care, including dental care
My Benefit Platform, including Multisport
Lunch subsidy
Work from home benefits package
Languages assistance program
Life Insurance
Linked In Learning Platform access
Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential
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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.