About this role
## About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
## About the role
We are looking for a PTP Entry Associate to join our team. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Accounting or Finance who is looking to continue developing their career within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) area and work closely with vendors and internal stakeholders.
## Key responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support vendor relationship management.
- Validate vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals and supporting documentation are in place before payment deadlines.
- Support invoice and payment dispute resolution.
- Coordinate and schedule ad-hoc payment transactions.
- Perform Statement of Account (SOA) reconciliations.
- Follow established escalation processes to resolve outstanding issues.
- Ensure accuracy and timely execution of assigned PTP activities.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field , or equivalent relevant experience.
- 1+ year of experience , ideally within Accounts Payable, PTP, Finance, Accounting, or a related area.
- Experience working with an ERP system . SAP experience is a plus.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and formulas.
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- English B2+ , with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good critical-thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication in English.
- Service-oriented mindset and ability to work with different stakeholders.
- Accountability and reliability in managing responsibilities and deadlines.
- Ability to identify issues and support timely solutions.