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September 13, 2024
Fedex EU
Porto
OTHER
Finance Center of Excellence Accountant
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Finance Center of Excellence Accountant/Associate
Who we are:
Fed Ex is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.
What you will be doing:
Finance Center of Excellence Accountants monitor end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (Pt P) performance at country and regional level. Based on the strategic and tactical priorities for Pt P, the COE Accountant proactively leads the required projects and drives the required change . In addition to regular partnering with regional business stakeholders on Pt P-related process and system issues, and advises all parties – business stakeholders, shared services, and Fed Ex suppliers – on solutions to complex Pt P challenges while also helping to deploy specific solutions and improvements. Finally, COE Accountants leverage their proximity to business stakeholders and in-depth knowledge to lead complex, high-impact Pt P projects.
Specialist: Involves the application of specialist knowledge which may include providing specialist advice to employees, management or customers, managing or maintaining systems or processes or completing projects to develop or changing systems or processes as appropriate.
Job Responsibilities
Purchase to Pay; Record to Report; Financial Control, Project management, Contract Management, Technical Accounting, US GAAP, Local GAAP, Process Specialist, End-to-End Insights, Transformation/ Global Business Services
Other Duties
May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Geographic Remit
Up to regional level
Vendor Responsibility
Works Alongside Vendors
Forward Planning Responsibility
Plans and organizes own work on weekly/monthly basis
Process Responsibility
Develops existing and new team processes and procedures
Internal Contacts
Regular interaction with First Line Management/ with Senior Management/ with Directors
Occasional interaction with Officers (VP and above)
External Contacts
Occasional interaction with external customers/ with suppliers and vendors/ with consultants
Regular interaction with government agencies/ authorities, trade associations or similar
Occasional interaction with works' councils, unions and official employee groups
Occasional interaction with press and media
Relevant Experience
A moderate level (3-5 years)
What do you bring with you:
- Successful candidates are adept team players and have excellent critical thinking and communication skills. Experience in the Purchase-to-Pay environment of a multi-national company is an asset, while experience with finance ERPs and automation is a plus.
- General undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelors Degree); Accreditation: Specific Business Accreditation ,Language: Proficiency in English
What do we offer:
- Attractive compensation package
- Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
- Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
- Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for Fed Ex positions with a permanent contract)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
- Employee reduced-rate shipping
- Great career opportunities
- Fed Ex is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year
Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join Fed Ex.
Fed Ex was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all
Our Company
Fed Ex is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day Fed Ex delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of Fed Ex team members, who are tasked with making every Fed Ex experience outstanding.Our Philosophy
The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every Fed Ex decision, policy or activity. Fed Ex takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.Our Culture
Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The Fed Ex culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace. We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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