At Arla, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward. We are currently looking for a Junior Accountant / Accountant with German who, fueled by passion and dedication, will contribute to the service and performance culture within our Source to Pay (S2P) team.
About the Job
Our Source to Pay (S2P) department ensures the smooth operation of our financial system by managing cash flow and paying vendors. We are seeking a Junior Accountant / Accountant to join our accounts payable team. You will play a key role in the process, tracking and recording payments accurately, efficiently, and timely. The accounts payable specialist will have a significant impact on day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring we stay on track, on time, and maintain good relationships 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
- Handle all discrepancies from the standard procedure as well as special, unique processes
- Apply a broader perspective to reduce process wastes and eliminate root causes of the issues
- 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 payments
- Handle Ad-hoc tasks and escalations
What we expect from you?
- Fluent English and German
- MS Office knowledge
- Customer orientation
- Attention to details
- Effective communication with both internal business partners of all levels and disciplines as well as external team members,
- Experience in SAP will be an asset
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Education at Bachelor’s or Master’s level
What do we ofert?
- Flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day between 7-9 and the possibility of working from home
- Training and professional induction with industry experts to support your growth
- Financial support for your education, ensuring your continuous development
- Comprehensive medical care and life insurance coverage
- Additional benefits such as a gym card, vouchers, travel points, and cinema tickets to enhance your lifestyle
- Embrace a Scandinavian working style with no dress code, promoting a relaxed and inclusive environment
- Receive a home kit including a monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, and webcam to empower your productivity
- Take advantage of our referral program and earn rewards for successful candidate recommendations
- Access an Employee Assistance Program providing support for legal, psychological, health, and financial matters
- Support your healthy lifestyle with initiatives like fruit days, sports facilities, sports challenges, and activities through Arla active teams/sports groups
- Enjoy a modern office space with breath-taking views and high-standard furniture, including adjustable desks
- Unwind in our chill-out rooms equipped with X-box, pool table, board games, football table, and even a swing
Welcome to Global Shared Services in Gdansk:
Join our globally recognized farmer-owned organization and be part of Arla's Global Shared Services in Gdansk. With over 700 dedicated colleagues, we provide comprehensive support across various departments, including IT Operations, IT Solutions (SAP), app development, implementation projects, procurement, finance, logistics, HR operations, and member relations. With over 14 years of existence in Gdansk, we offer a wealth of knowledge and exciting innovation projects. Embrace our Scandinavian work culture and collaborative spirit as we shape the future together.
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Arla Global Shared Services
Moooo. We are Arla GSS and we deal with business the Scandinavian way.
You most likely associate us with brands like Arla Apetina, Lurpak or Castello. We are part of the global Arla Foods group employing over 20,000 people worldwide and delivering 25 trillion glasses of milk a year. That being said… At our office in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz we do not produce butter or cheese, nor do we conduct milk quality assessment.
We are a Global Shared Services Center and we deliver tens of projects in: Finance, IT, Global and Local HR, Risk Controls and Compliance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Member Service and Operations, European Transport Control Center, Supplier Quality Assurance.