Ap Accountant

The Company

**United under one vision**: The Sustainable Protection of Everyday Needs, kp is a global market leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative films and trays that protect medication and medical devices, keep products safe, help avoid food waste and preserve the integrity of countless durable products.

kp has earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings, putting kp in the top 3% of companies rated in the manufacturing of plastics products sector. Founded in 1965, kp has 31 plants in 18 countries and employs over 5,700 people committed to serving customers worldwide in over 60 locations.

**Purpose of the job**:
Processing Accounts Payable (AP) activities in the Shared Service Centre (SSC);
**Tasks and responsibilities**:
Handling of processes in accounts payable;
Receipt and audit of invoice;
Enter, check and post invoices with and without purchase order;
Payment of liabilities;
Reconciliation of yet to be performed payments, execution of payment run and transfer to bank;
Support in the preparation of financial statements (month, quarter, year);
Execution of balance reconciliation, Accruals, etc ;
Account maintenance;
Processing of Travel & Expenses (T&E);
Handling of consignment stock clearing process and invoice postings;
Support intercompany AP reconciliation;
Participation in project work;
Provide support related to annual and interim audits;
Perform internal audit & regular controls.

**Leadership**:
Team player;
Review work performed by Junior AP Accountants and provide training;
Work effectively with people from all backgrounds, promoting inclusion and respect for diversity;
Build Trust and Partnerships;
Treat sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately.

**Knowledge**:
Knowledge of IFRS;
Knowledge of accounting standards in one of the following GAAPs: Portugal, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK or USA;
Knowledge of cost and performance accounting.

**Functional/Technical Skills**:
Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field;
Good knowledge of English and another European language (German, Italian, French, Spanish and Dutch preferred);
Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office;
Strong Team Work skills

Good analytical and Organisation skills;
Effective business writing and professional communication skills;
Ability to work in an international global work environment.

**Experience**:
3+ years of professional experience in finance and accounting or equivalent;
Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment and transition.

**Competencies**:
**Costumer Focus**: internal & external client, excelent service oriented.

**Collaboration**: accountability, integrity and ethical values.

**Communication**: emotional intelligence; assertiveness; resilience.

**Continuous improvement**: open mind, curiosity, change orientation, efficient solution oriented, creativity, flexibility.

**High work standards**:, independent, systematic and quality oriented way of working, result driven.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.