Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through expertise; fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk and driving value across global operations.
Team Description: Accurate, Resilient, Solution-oriented, Dedicated, Experienced
The role is based in Kunshan City, China. Be part of a PTP Team in GBS where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Review and validate supplier invoices received through workflow systems in a timely and accurate manner.
- Verify key invoice information, including vendor details, invoice number, invoice date, purchase order (PO), currency, tax/VAT information, and invoice amount.
- Ensure invoice data is complete, accurate, and ready for subsequent processing in accordance with established procedures.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by collaborating with vendors, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
- Monitor invoice processing queues and support the achievement of agreed service level expectations and operational goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve invoice validation processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support team members and collaborate across functions to deliver a positive and efficient experience for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Shared Services, or Finance Operations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately review and validate transactional data.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workload effectively, and meet established deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC) or global business services environment.
- Familiarity with SAP ERP or other enterprise resource planning systems.
- Exposure to invoice workflow automation, OCR solutions, or accounts payable digitalization tools (e.g., OpenText VIM, ReadSoft, Kofax, or similar platforms).
Why Choose Us?
- Attractive profit, including free shuttle bus, lunch etc.
- Home office opportunity (2 days/week after probation)
- Work-Life balance
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
- Great team collaboration
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent practical experience
- 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, Procure-to-Pay, Shared Services, or Finance Operations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately review transactional data
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
- Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and continuous improvement
- Experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC) or global business services environment
- Familiarity with SAP ERP or other enterprise resource planning systems
- Exposure to invoice workflow automation, OCR solutions, or accounts payable digitalization tools (e.g., OpenText VIM, ReadSoft, Kofax)
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
