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Kpler Hiring for Accounts payable accountant Job at London, England Full Time

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In a world where trades are happening faster than ever to answer our needs, where sustainability is not just an option anymore, clarity and trust in the information we trade with are a must.
So, say hello to Kpler! We exist to facilitate sustainable and efficient trade to meet the changing needs of our world. To do so we’ve built a Data-as-a-Service solution that does exactly that across the lifecycle of a trade.
Our solution aggregates data from hundreds of sources including radar and satellite imagery as well as logistics, governmental, shipping databases and more. Intelligently connecting the dots across fragmented information landscapes, we bring to our clients a unique, real-time understanding of the trades happening all over the world, by giving them access to live information about the movement of cargos, the availability of vessels as well as commodity storage.
To support this endeavor, we have teams in more than 7 countries and 9 key locations (Brussels, Paris, Hyères, London, Vienna, Dubai, Singapore, Houston and New York). With individuals of various backgrounds, diverse skills, and international experiences, being global & inclusive is in our DNA!
What you’ll do
The Finance team is looking for an accounts payable accountant to oversee all payable activities at Kpler. As part of this role, you will be reporting to the AR & AP Team Lead and partnering with many different partners across all Kpler entities.
Key responsibilities:
The accounts payable function is split in several key areas described below and will support 10+ ledgers/entities. These areas all work in conjunction with each other, for a successful process:
Daily tasks
  • Create vendors in the accounting system
  • Ensure that every purchase request are recorded and approved in the accounting/purchasing system
  • Manage the AP mailbox and receive the vendor invoices/CNs using the different systems available (AP mailbox, physical letter,…)
  • Process vendor invoices/CNs in the accounting system
  • Control that all vendor invoices are approved before payment
  • Prepare vendor payment files taking into account the vendor invoices due date
  • Record and reconciling vendor payments in the accounting system
  • Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to solve any vendor issues
  • Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances in the accounting system
  • Record the employee expenses in the accounting system
Monthly & yearly tasks
  • Monthly closing: prepare all month-end tasks to ensure an efficient ME hard close:
reconciliation, analyses, MJE posting, monthly reports… and support the GL team
  • Yearly closing: prepare all year-end tasks to ensure an efficient YE hard close:
reconciliation, analyses, MJE posting, monthly reports… and support the GL team
Ad hoc tasks
  • Owner with the AR & AP team lead of the entire AP cycle
  • Review the existing AP processes and propose improvements in order to ensure the most efficient AP cycle taking into account internal controls, automation,…
  • Escalate accounts through proper channels to provide visibility to issues, potential risks and other problems
  • Audit: Preparation of all AP documentation and support the GL team
  • Support/cover other AP team members in case of absence
  • Support ongoing projects
This role can be based in either the UK, Belgium or France
You could be a good fit if…
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience in Accounts Payable is a must (min. 5 years)
  • Experience with purchasing software is a plus
  • Experience with improving AP cycle is a plus
  • Experience with accounting software (Netsuite) is a plus
  • Experience with MS Excel/Gsheet is a must
  • Ability to aggregate, manipulate, and automate data
  • Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports & dashboards
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Our values
  • Be humble – We always place the interests of the collective before your own.
  • Respect and care for others – We make every person feel comfortable in their own beliefs, decisions, and perspectives.
  • Take responsibility – We take ownership of our actions.
  • Act with integrity -We are honest and transparent in all your dealings.
  • Be bold – We push the boundaries in order to improve and grow.
You’ll get to work in a truly global environment, with more than 30 nationalities speaking more than 15 languages.
Our People Pledge
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
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  • Job Title: Kpler Hiring for Accounts payable accountant Job at London, England
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