PTP Entry Associate

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The PTP Entry Associate – Payments is responsible for executing day-to-day payment activities accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with internal controls, banking requirements, and vendor agreements. This role supports the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) process by processing vendor and employee payments, maintaining payment records, supporting reconciliations, and contributing to operational excellence within the Global Business Services (GBS) Finance organization.

Working closely with PTP Associates, Specialists, and business stakeholders, you will help ensure timely payment execution, minimize payment exceptions, and support Kerry's commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and monitor supplier payments across LATAM.
• Support payment processes while ensuring adherence to financial policies and internal controls.
• Perform bank reconciliations and payment-related activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Procurement, Processing, Master Data (MDM), Help Desk, and banking partners.

Qualifications and skills

• 0 to 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance, Accounting, or related areas.
• Internship experience may be considered if exposure to payment processes or reconciliations was obtained.
• Working knowledge of SAP (experience using the system is preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables.Advanced conversational English.
• Knowledge of payment processes, financial controls, and bank reconciliations.