Advanced Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Kuehne+Nagel is looking for an Advanced Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure the quality, accuracy and efficiency of its end-to-end Accounts Payable processes. You will manage the full lifecycle of supplier invoices and credit notes, from receipt and verification to payment, keeping each creditor fully informed at every step.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain full control of invoice flow, from validation to timely settlement
• Monitor due dates, aging, discrepancies and blocked invoices, and act proactively to resolve issues
• Work closely with operational teams on outstanding items and nonconfirmed invoices
• Coordinate with Standard Finance teams (Indexing, Account Opening, Payments)
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, request documentation and give status updates
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance, supporting clean financial records and audit readiness
• Contribute to month-end closure and supply chain finance tasks related to creditor allocation

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and invoice lifecycle management
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and accuracy in data handling
• Ability to manage priorities independently, follow up open items and escalate when needed
• Collaborative, reliable and accountable, with a process-improvement mindset

Required skills

• Comfort with finance systems such as ACON+ or similar, and willingness to learn new tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

What we offer

• A role that directly influences payment accuracy, compliance and process efficiency
• Opportunities to grow and expand financial expertise
• A team culture based on partnership, transparency and continuous improvement
• Structured workflows, exposure to international stakeholders and cross-functional finance teams