Accounts payable Manager (m/f/d) / Accounts payable Expert (m/f/d)

Reference ID: 41889

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

Your Role:
•    You oversee the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, ensuring that internal policies are adhered to
•    Additionally, you manage the scheduling and payment of approved invoices, ensuring that payment terms are followed
•    You establish workflows for invoice approvals and enforce them to ensure compliance with internal financial controls
•    You contribute to the preparation of closing the accounts payable ledgers at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end
•    You also reconcile vendor statements with accounts payable records to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
•    You bring innovative ideas and lead the implementation of digital transformation initiatives
•    You enjoy coordinating and leading digitization projects in collaboration with various departments to ensure smooth execution and integration
•    You analyze and optimize existing business processes to ensure they are effectively mapped in our digital databases and systems
•    You demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders by addressing inquiries and resolving payment issues effectively
•    You also investigate and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices, and receiving reports to ensure accuracy and avoid GR/IR differences

Your Profil:

•    You have over 7 years of proven experience in financial transaction management or accounts payable and bring a strong understanding of invoice and payment processing
•    You have successfully completed your Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
•    You have knowledge of GAAP and other relevant regulations in finance and accounting
•    You are also characterized by strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are able to identify and implement process improvements
•    You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to build relationships with internal teams and external vendors
•    Experience with digital transformation projects and familiarity with financial software and digital databases completes your profile
•    You are able to work effectively in a team and successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities at the same time

Your Benefits:

• Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues
• Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
• Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities
• Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies
• Anniversary and special payments
• Employee referral bonuses
• Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.)
• Optional Benefits
• Welcome@Döhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Food is taken care of: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks
• Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices
• Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance
• Global growth trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt
• Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking)

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online trough our career portal to the attention of Naima Mohamad. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.