Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. It's operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 13,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2007 revenues of approximately $10 billion.
Job Purpose
To deliver a high level of service to internal customers whilst seeking to at all times maximise supplier credit terms and add value to the business by ensuring all monies due are paid according to negotiated terms.
Key Accountabilities
*Support the delivery of defined, high quality transactional and business service associated with the Accounts Payable process, to agreed performance and cost targets, in an environment that encourages continuous improvement to the underlying global processes and outcomes
*Conform to the procurement policies & treasury guidelines in the accounts payable areas including working with the site based procurement teams & site accountants to ensure correct site purchasing procedures are followed and goods or service receipt are done in a timely manner
*Maintain and develop key relationships with both the site based procurement organisation and the other parts of the organisation such that the overall business process is as streamlined and effective as possible in order to optimise the Accounts Payable process
*Maintain and develop key relationships with the outsourced electronic or scanned invoice provider
*Ensure maximum value is extracted from supplier base by adherence to supplier payment terms, gaining maximum benefit for working capita
*Pro actively resolve any Accounts Payable process failures, in accordance with service level agreement requirements, ensuring corrective actions are taken and that lessons learned are incorporated in future operating processes
LANGUAGES REQUIRED
In addition to English, applicants must possess French & Italian language skills.
BENEFITS
*Relocation package
*Final Salary Pension
*Study Support towards professional accounting qualifications
*Private medical insurance
*27 days holiday + statutory holidays
*Life Assurance
*38 hour working week with flexible working patterns
Ref Code: ADV335570MNJ3
Closing Date: 04/08/08
Salary: £20,400 - £25,500 per annum + Benefits
Position Type: Permanent