Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist will handle and process AP invoices for your region and provide support to reach the P2P team objectives. The AP Specialist will maintain SAP module information and drive AP projects and process improvement initiatives. The AP Specialist will also drive audit communication with internal and external teams and support the team with solving more complex tasks.HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
Validate, approve and post PO and non-PO invoices Calculate VAT, tax and withholding tax.Check and verify supplier documentation for compliance with country legal & tax requirements.Pay vendors by scheduling payment runs.Respond to all vendor enquiries regarding finance and manage exceptions.Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including vendors, facilities and colleagues.Handle complex issues escalated from analyst level. Escalate it to coordinator level in case no resolution.Provide support to P2P team objective.Suggest process improvements where possible.Other duties as ordered by the direct manager.Lead different projects for accounts payable defined by coordinator/supervisor/operational lead.Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensuring that problems are responded to in a timely manner.Demonstrate leadership skills and develop new employees.Ensure company policies, processes, and procedures are clearly defined, updated and documented.Drive communication with internal audit teams and external audit companies.Maintain a relationship with procurement, logistics and customer service teams.Continue to improve the payment process.WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
College graduate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or Accounting professional equivalent.SAP and Business Warehouse knowledge is preferred.Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and email programs.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is requiredKorean can as the working languageA good understanding of general accounting processes.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and providing top notch customer service.Being a team player with a can-do-mentality.Critical thinking is a must.IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. To learn more visit https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more