Purpose of the Position/ Role Summary:

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to manage the accounts payable function of a number of group companies within Bimeda to ensure that vendors/suppliers accounts are up to date, accounted for correctly and paid in line with group payment policy and group payment terms.

Key Role Specific Requirements:

·       Posting of stock and service invoices via an automated AP module for multiple companies

·       Setting up and maintenance of new and existing creditor accounts

·       Taking and resolving any queries relating to invoices in a timely manner

·       Ensuring invoices are appropriately approved for payment

·       Reconciliation of supplier accounts

·       Supplier payments

·       Running the aged creditors listings at month end across all entities (three)

·       Posting of intercompany invoices

·       Processing finance approvals for staff expenses – Rydoo system

·       Monthly bank reconciliations and postings for bank accounts

·       Involvement in the year-end statutory audit

·       Continuous improvement of finance processes

·       Filing and general administrative/office duties

·       Execute any other tasks as required by the Finance Team

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve

Competencies Required for the Role:

•FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK- is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance.  Respects others.

•INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

•ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.  Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations.  Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this.

•COORDINATION – is the ability to manage cross-team projects successfully; adapt to the people around them; meet deadlines.

•EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, to listen – to help facilitate sharing of information between people.  It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information. The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, confirm understanding, communicate using data and facts whilst adapting to one’s audience.  Exhibit willingness to listen and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others.   express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.

Other Requirements:

Essential:
•    Minimum of one/two years’ experience in an AP Environment.

Desirable:
•    A high level of Excel (and other MS office modules) proficiency will be a distinct advantage.
•    Experience working in a multi-company environment would be advantageous.
•    Experience using an automated accounts payable system is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, with additional days awarded as your service grows.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive cover through Laya Healthcare.
• Support When You Need It: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Commuter Perks: Bike to Work and Tax Saver Commuter schemes available.
  
• Family First: 80% paid Maternity and Paternity Leave to support you during life’s big moments.
• Grow With Us: Education Assistance Programme to help you upskill and develop your career.
• Financial Protection: Life Assurance and Income Protection to support you and your loved ones.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution, matched by 5% from you—investing in your future.

About Bimeda:

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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