Cost Administrator

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work with freight service suppliers (carriers) to ensure that incoming invoices for services provided are in line with predefined levels of service and match expected values. It will be incumbent to address and resolve any non-conforming invoices with the assistance of the carriers to ensure that all invoices available for payment will be paid in line with individual carrier SLA’s.

The successful candidate will need to ensure compliance with local legislation as well as Sandvik processes and regulations within the Accounts Payable area and will collaborate with colleagues in the Dublin Control tower and Freight team with a view to assist in developing efficient ways of working in areas of mutual interest.

The Role

Job Description CT Officer Accounts Payable - Fixed six (6) month contract for maternity leave coverage: August 1st 2024 to January 31st 2025

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of the role is the provision of in-house accounts payable services with a view to preclearing incoming invoices for payment and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve any potential queries arising.

Responsibilities

Review, validate and process supplier invoices in a timely manner; Identify and resolve any issues with supplier invoices; Initiate and partake in AP related carrier communications and meetings; Support issue resolution in relation to carrier payments; Work with and produce Monthly accruals report in line with standard procedures; Work with SAP invoice approval processing as required; Updating of carrier rate cards in line with regular rate updates and amendments in Blue Yonder TMS; Support months end close activities as required; Participate in Control Tower AP process improvement initiatives and meetings; Working with the general CT operations team supporting CT colleagues with daily duties as required; Working With current and future internal IT systems S21, SAP TMS, LPS; To provide AP /operational cover as required regarding Bank Holiday working.

Your profile

Min 2-3 years relevant work experience with specific experience in Accounts Payable, preferably gained in a freight / warehouse related environment; Min 2 years relevant professional education either completed or ongoing (e.g., College diploma) in a related area or discipline; You are highly focused on accuracy in your daily processes and are happy to stand over your work; You are comfortable with your understanding of Excel and the creation of Spread sheets, Pivot table’s V look-up, s etc. Power BI experience is an advantage; You have a good understanding of current ERP systems and may have worked with, SAP, Blue Yonder or others; You are happy to work within a team but also on your own and can confidently communicate your ideas as well as listen and take on board the views of others; You are interested in personal advancement and work well in a multinational and diverse work environment; You are happy to work in a hybrid work environment.

What’s in it for you?

At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. We have an inclusive company culture, one where our values are Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus and Passion to Win. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn, or Facebook to get to know us better.

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