Requisition ID: 58633
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid
About Kerry
About the role
As a Distribution Accountant, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all freight and rate card-related matters. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking, analysis, and reporting of distribution costs while supporting budget and forecasting activities. This role plays a critical part in enabling smooth outbound freight operations and providing business insights through data-driven analysis.
This position supports the Europe region and will require working hours from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM (MYT) to align with regional stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the key liaison for all freight and rate card-related queries across the business
- Handle purchase orders and queries related to outbound freight and freight recharges
- Post manual GRNs and ensure accuracy of financial entries
- Prepare and upload rate card analyses and related reports
- Deliver weekly dashboards and presentations to stakeholders
- Support month-end close processes, including journal adjustments and reconciliations
- Track and follow up on Distribution Cost Centre activities
- Support budget and forecast processes related to freight
- Prepare and upload rate comparisons (actual vs. market) into SAP
- Coordinate annual PO creation via Coupa
- Ensure timely and accurate updates of rate cards in SAP
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certifications are an advantage.
- Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach to both technical and business issues.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; able to manage complex data sets and reporting.
- Experience working in a shared services environment is a plus.
- Familiarity with SAP (especially SAP SD module) and Coupa is highly desirable.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-JT1
Posting Type: LI