Senior AP Accountant | Payments

<p><span><strong><span>The Company</span></strong></span></p> <p><span><span>kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.</span></span></p> <p><br/><span><span>At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.</span></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Job title:</strong> AP Accountant | Payments</span><br/><span><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Accounts Payable Team Leader | Payments</span><br/><span><strong>Location:</strong> Porto, kp Business Services</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Purpose of the job:</strong> Processing payments activities and payment reports in the Shared Service Centre (SSC) </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Tasks and responsibilities:    </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>•    Payment of liabilities (suppliers, Intercompany, T&amp;E, taxes, payroll, customer refunds);</span><br/><span>•    Reconciliation of yet to be performed payments, execution of payment run and transfer to bank;</span><br/><span>•    Analysis of accounts and invoice status;</span><br/><span>•    Communication with Treasury Team and Banks, to assure alignment of cash availability and solve any queries;</span><br/><span>•    Execution of AP Balance and DPO Forecast;</span><br/><span>•    Support in the preparation of financial statements and reports execution;</span><br/><span>•    Participation in project work; Suggest and implement improvements in payments processes and/or other team processes that can bring efficiencies to the company;</span><br/><span>•    Handling external and internal queries via email / phone;</span><br/><span>•    Provide support related to annual and interim audits;</span><br/><span>•    Perform internal audit &amp; regular controls.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Leadership:    </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>•    Team player;</span><br/><span>•    Treat sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately;</span><br/><span>•    Review work performed by Junior Accountants and provide training;</span><br/><span>•    Work effectively with people from all backgrounds, promoting inclusion and respect for diversity;</span><br/><span>•    Build Trust and Partnerships.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Knowledge:    </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>•    Knowledge of IFRS;</span><br/><span>•    Knowledge of accounting standards in one of the following GAAPs: Portugal, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK or USA;</span><br/><span>•    Knowledge of cost and performance accounting;</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Functional/Technical Skills:    </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>•    Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field;</span><br/><span>•    Good knowledge of English and another European language (German, Italian, French, Spanish and Dutch preferred);</span><br/><span>•    Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office;</span><br/><span>•    Strong Team Work skills</span><br/><span>•    Good analytical and Organisation skills;</span><br/><span>•    Effective business writing and professional communication skills;</span><br/><span>•    Ability to work in an international global work environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Experience: </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>   </strong></span></p> <p><span>•    5+ years of professional experience in finance and accounting or equivalent; </span><br/><span>•    Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment and transition.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Competencies:    </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>•    Costumer Focus: internal &amp; external client, excelent service oriented;</span><br/><span>•    Collaboration: accountability, integrity and ethical values;</span><br/><span>•    Communication: emotional intelligence; assertiveness; resilience;</span><br/><span>•    Continuous improvement: open mind, curiosity, change orientation, efficient solution oriented, creativity, flexibility;</span><br/><span>•    High work standards: independent, systematic and quality oriented way of working, result driven.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><br/><span><strong>Unspecified Duties:</strong> This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in detail in light