Job Description

It\'s an interesting time for you to come on board at Vopak! Around the world, we connect the supply of and demand for vital products and resources. Energy that allows people to heat their homes and travel the world. Food for a growing planet. And chemicals for the production of various materials. Products that are vital to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives. We ensure the safe, efficient and clean storage of such vital products. The global energy transition, the growing world population, and all new possibilities of emerging technologies and new energy sources make this a very interesting time to join our company.

Join Vopak in Asia & Middle East. Make an impact.

Your role and impact:

As our Finance Specialist, Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for the Accounts Payable, Employee Business Expense Claims and Cash Transactions activities that include processing and payments to vendors for external and intercompany vendors, and relevant GST (input GST) verifications and reporting.

Are you ready to make an impact on our growing business in our region? Read on to find out more about this exciting job opportunity!

A rewarding place to work

A career at Vopak means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be a part of a visionary, global tank storage services leader with a heritage of over 400 years and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We embrace inclusion and diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Besides a competitive salary package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program comprising health insurance, parental leave and wellness activities.

Who are we?

Vopak is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading independent tank storage company, operating 71 terminals in 23 countries. We store vital products such as chemicals, oils, gases, LNG and biofuels with care. With a focus on sustainability, we ensure safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases for our customers. By doing so, we enable the delivery of products vital for the energy, chemicals and food & agriculture industries, and to our daily lives. As a progressive and growing company, we continue transforming our portfolio and position our company strategically towards more sustainable forms of energy and feedstocks for example hydrogen and CO2.

We are committed to develop key infrastructure solutions for the world\xe2\x80\x99s changing energy systems, while simultaneously investing in digitalization and innovation. Vopak is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Responsibilities:

• Process owner of Accounts Payable and Business Expense Claims
• Invoice processing: For PO invoices, data entry into systems with 3-way matching and clearing \xe2\x80\x9cOn Hold\xe2\x80\x9d invoices with end users
• For non-PO invoices, data entry into systems and routing invoices for approvals
• Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of invoice processing with end users
• Payment: Prepare payment batches ready for processing using electronic bank transfer
• Offset and coding of GIRO payments
• Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of payment processing with end users
• Monthly Closing: Support closing of AP Subledger including generating relevant reports
• Reconcile AP Subledger to General Ledger
• Support accruals of expenses with Accountant
• Support reporting of Capex (WIP) with Capex Accountant
• Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of monthly closing
• Business Expenses Claims: Audit employees\xe2\x80\x99 claims in accordance with Company\'s policy and approve accordingly as process gatekeeper
• Prepare and finalize journals from MyPulse
• Prepare reimbursement file to Payroll team and outsourced vendor
• Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of cash claims processing
• Corporate Card Claims: Oversee Corporate Card program and administration and coordinate with MD Secretary for card management program
• Audit employees\xe2\x80\x99 claims in accordance with Company\'s policy
• Prepare and finalize journals
• Coordinate with Accountant to ensure timely and proper accounting to be done
• Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of corporate card claims processing
• Responsible for cash management activities in APRO
• Responsible for cash management activities in OCS and support closing of CM subledger
• Reconciliation of CM Subledger to General Ledger
• Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of monthly closing
• Support monthly cash flow forecasts with Accountant
• Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats
• Extract and combine data to generate standard reports
• Support preparation of GST reporting for \xe2\x80\x9cInput Tax\xe2\x80\x9d portion
• Act as the main contact point with MPA in relating to wharfage invoices, reporting and annual audit
• Support cash flow management by providing cash payment information
• Prepare relevant schedules for Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Support internal and external audit when needed
• Support relevant reporting including GST and Wharfage audit and reporting
• Drive continuous process improvement for Accounts Payables and Business Expenses Claims
• Responsible to seek continuous improvement in Accounts Payable in particularly to optimize the usage of technology and automation

Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma or professional qualification in Accountancy
• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience in a Shared Services environment is an advantage
• Highly motivated
• Good communication skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Speed, accuracy and timeliness
• Governance, control and compliance mindset
• Problem solving and process improvement abilities
• ERP or system knowledge in Oracle and Tagetik (reporting software)
• Fluent in spoken and written English

How to apply?

Are you the Finance Specialist, Accounts Payable we are looking for? We are interested in learning more about you. Apply to be part of our Finance team. To send your application, click the \'apply\' button. For more information about the vacancy, please email

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This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.

What we offer:

Every career at Vopak is given the opportunity to shine! When you join Vopak, you can count on:

A challenging position with a high degree of responsibility in a Dutch multinational with a history over 400 years;

Highly motivated colleagues;

Room to grow through professional training and personal development opportunities at national and international level.

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