P2P Accounting specialist

Overall description
Körber is modernizing and optimizing its finance and accounting footprint. In this context, the Körber Group is creating an Accounting Shared Services Center in Porto with the aim of streamlining the accounting processes and deliver high quality accounting services to the Group. 
Based in Porto, the Procure to Pay (P2P) Accounting specialist will join the Shared Services Center from the early stages and will support the Accounting Team Lead shaping the P2P process from the beginning.

Your role:

•    The P2P Accounting Specialist is responsible to ensure all incoming invoices and expenses are processed efficiently, which is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely payments to our business partners. In particular, the responsibilities will include:
o    Invoice management and posting according to company rules.
o    Managing the preparation of payments.
o    Reconciling accounts payable and maintaining accurate records.
o    Support the intercompany reconciliation process.
o    Monitoring supplier statements and resolving discrepancies promptly.
o    Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes.
o    Preparing reports and analyses related to accounts payable.
•    Execute tasks according to the deadlines and KPIs defined by the organization and Process Management. In addition, this specialist role will support Process Management in the continuous process improvement towards standardized processes and procedures in the P2P area.
•    Ensure close and fluent communication with the companies receiving services in order to support with ad hoc tasks and solve issues promptly and effectively.
•    Maintain good cooperation with other accounting areas of the Shared Services Center for achieving a harmonized level of quality and solutions to our Group companies.
•    Ensure compliance with all regulatory and Group requirements and standards, including German GAAP and relevant tax regulations.

Your profile
•    Successfully completed accounting studies or business administration
•    At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting, preferably within a Shared Services Center or a multinational organization 
•    Very good command of written and spoken English, German is a plus
•    Professional handling of the MS Office package
•    Experience working with SAP
•    Strong analytical skills and a meticulous way of working
•    Cooperative and communicative character 
•    Structured process and goal orientation as well as a high level of responsibility