Senior Executive, Accounts Payable

Company Description

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee day-to-day invoice processing, ensuring strict 3-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice, Mushak 6.3).
• Ensure timely vendor payments and accurate Mushak 6.3 record maintenance.
• Record and reconcile AP-related journal entries in SAP, including Payable, payments, VAT, TAX, and adjustment JE.
• Maintain complete AP documentation for audit, tax, legal, and compliance.
• Manage vendor master data and set up new vendors in SAP.
• Proactive partnering, work closely with cross-functional and external stakeholders, ensure fair support for stakeholders, and resolve AP-related issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, VAT/TAX rules, and SOX/internal controls.
• Verify and reconcile vendor accounts, GLs, and sub-ledgers monthly and as needed.
• Identify AP process risks and drive improvements, automation, and best practices to ensure efficiency and control in AP operations.
• Perform month-end closing tasks: reconciliations, analysis, accruals & reporting.
• Ensure KPIs and SLAs are followed consistently.
• Maintain a positive team environment, support collaboration, and demonstrate a can-do attitude for process initiatives & AP SOP improvements.
• Support ad-hoc requests, projects, and management requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's/ Master’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related areas.
• Experience in top Audit firms with partly qualification in ACCA/CA will be given preference.
• With at least 2-3 years of proven work experience as an AP Specialist or similar role.
• Advanced competency in accounting software (ERP/ SAP systems experience preferred)
• Proficient in using advanced Excel with strong analytical ability.
• Positive & problem-solving attitude
• Enjoy working in a vibrant and fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.

foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (“DH Group”) - the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.