Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Summary

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for processing accounts payable invoices and performing creditor reconciliations. Other associated ad hoc tasks will be necessary from time to time.

Principal Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable Invoices on SAP for all legal entities.

• Liaise with other functions on AP/Purchasing issues; drive towards resolution.

• Creditor Reconciliations.

• Liaising with Vendors when necessary.

• Reconcile AP/Purchasing at month end.

• Creating/amending vendor master record.

• Participate in month end process as required.

• Ad hoc tasks as required to support Finance Function.

• Back up for other colleagues where necessary.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Education to Leaving Certificate level (or similar) and, preferably, to Diploma level in a finance discipline.

• A minimum of two years of responsible accounting experience.

• A broad knowledge of accounting and financial control principles and their business applications.

• Flexibility – willingness to help other colleagues to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team.

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in performing accounting tasks.

Behaviours & Values

• Approachable and enthusiastic.

• Flexible and adaptable.

• Excellent people skills.

• Good judgment and problem-solving ability & is capable of understanding the impact of decision making on both Teleflex and their customers.