Accounts Payable Specialist (FTC) - Grenade

The Accounts Payable Specialist (FTC 12 Months) will be responsible for full AP ledger management in an FMCG/Stock based environment. You will be working in a busy, fast-paced environment within a small, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will have high attention to detail and will be able to demonstrate proven ability in AP ledger and stock management. You will be involved in additional value-add projects to constantly drive process improvement. There will also be the opportunity to learn other areas of the department to cover annual leave and expand your experience. Joining Grenade during this period of growth and brand expansion offers a unique and motivating working environment, with rewarding opportunities for both personal and professional development. How You Will Contribute

• Processing and coding of supplier invoices on to the ledger, this will include both manual coding and matching to PO's
• Processing stock invoices against PO's and investigating any queries which may arise
• Weekly production of the supplier payment runs for review with the Ledger Manager and ensuring remittances are sent out
• Cash Posting and allocation
• Reconciling supplier statements
• General Ledger Management
• Maintaining the AP Query Log and driving through resolutions with other stakeholders
• Be able to continue and improve upon the AP processes to ensure an efficient ledger with particular attention to ownership of the Goods Received Not Invoiced GL Account
• Supporting with Projects and Initiatives to support with cost saving and streamlining of processes
• Supporting with the annual audit.
• Ad hoc financial analysis work as required
  
  Proven track record of successful AP ledger management
• Experience of working in a FMCG/Stock Environment preferable.
• Experience of dealing with international businesses and currencies advantageous
• Strong Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central Desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Personal Attributes:
• Use initiative to challenge assumptions and have the determination to get to a clear outcome
• Have an attitude to go 'above and beyond' building on the Finance team's strong reputation
• Take pride in getting things right first time, with high attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Be comfortable with working in a fast-changing environment
• Have a personable character with excellent communication skills to work alongside all key stakeholders
• Keen to build strong working relationships and a professional network
• Be punctual and organised with demonstrable time management skills
• Target driven and self-motivated
• Team player
  
  Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand that has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by strong branding, distinctive products and a highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG industry!, At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.