Accounts Payable

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. The company operates an integrated business model with around 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries. In 2021, Yara reported revenues of USD 14.4 billion.

Headquartered in Oslo, Yara opened its office in Lithuania in 2018. Yara European Business Services (EBS) is now set to expand even further and evolve as valued partner that delivers results. 

Yara has been awarded as Equal Pay Employer 2023 by Figure Baltic Advisory.

Please note that as of 1st March 2022 the state of Lithuania has simplified employment procedures for Ukrainians. Yara Lietuva welcomes applications of Ukrainian people in Lithuania.  

Leads, reviews and oversees the execution and individually performs Procure-to-Pay (PTP) accounting activities according to global accounting policies and procedures, agreed internal processes. Closely cooperates and supports Yara's Europe Business Services (EBS) Finance colleagues, local finance teams, other related internal and external customers in day-to-day activities processing. Drives alignment and continuous improvements within the processes.

• Responsible for day-to-day accounts payable team's accounting 
• Lead the team of accounts payable specialists in day-to-day execution of the process activities by ensuring high quality deliverables
• Lead and manage team members performance and development, proper staffing and work allocations
• Ensure team members engagement, development, sustain and retain employees
• Lead, facilitate and perform talents performance and potential assessments, career and performance development planning
• Advocate and represent team members interests
• Process, match and code invoices, process payments. Monitor and clear aged credit reports 
• Liaise with suppliers and manage their reconciliations. Manage banking account changes across all suppliers
• Conduct month end closing and year-end closing procedures
• Oversee and review internal and external audit procedures, initiate changes according to audit feedback
• Train and educate new and existing finance colleagues (incl. other functions)
• Timely and accurately document service-related business knowledge
• Lead and ensure implementation of global accounting policies and procedures, agreed internal processes are implemented and followed
• Ensure team's performance according to Service Level Agreement (SLA)

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in finance, mathematics, statistics (or related discipline) is an advantage
• Relevant and/or similar work experience within accounting field (minimum 5 years)
• Fluent in English both verbal and written communication. Additional languages are an asset.
• High-Proficient Excel skills and experience with SAP, HFM is a plus
• Experience working with Procure-to-Pay process and AP accounting
• People management skills 
• Drive for creating high performance culture
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Lead and promote continuous improvement culture
• Analytical mindset with solution and development-oriented problem-solving skills
• Co-operation skills in a cross-cultural organization

• Professional development, including financial support for ACCA
• Personal development within learning platforms LinkedIn, Udemy, Coursera
• Hybrid working model with home office allowance (10 days per month working from the office)
• Career opportunities, including subject matter experts and global virtual roles
• Social wellbeing-oriented package (health, life, and accident insurance from 1st day, 6 sickness trust days)
• Modern office environment (eco-friendly office with lounge, game room and other areas)
• Scandinavian culture supporting continuous improvement culture
• Strong company values and orientation towards people
• Much more benefits are waiting for you

We offer salary from 2674 Eur to 4011 Eur/month gross (before taxes). Final offer depends on candidate's competences. 

My name is Justina and I am looking for an AP Team Lead to join the team If you have any questions about the role itself, team or main challenges here, you can reach me via email justina.simaityte@yara.com

Please send you CV by clicking the button “Apply now”. No CVs sent via email will be accepted. 

April 7, 2024

Please note that we will start selection process immediately and might close the vacancy prior to the deadline.

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.