Accounts Payable Specialist and T&E​ bei COFRA Holding

Think about Financial Accounting differently and make a real impact

A welcoming and supportive setting where you can develop and make a real difference in the world – that’s what you’ll find at COFRA. We’re a family business, geared to creating lasting value and united by an ambition to change industries and society for the better. Aspiration and entrepreneurism are encouraged and rewarded with opportunity. Teams are diverse yet close-knit. Relationships matter. People matter.

What we can achieve together

One of our greatest strengths is our people: talented, dedicated professionals who are true experts in their field, committed to the pursuit of excellence and open to new opportunities and ways of capturing them.

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist and T&E to join our COFRA team in Porto. You will join a multi-generational family business with a commitment to achieve systemic change across Liveable Cities, Responsible Capital, Clean Energy and Sustainable Food together with our management teams and mission-aligned external partners.

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s vendor invoices and travel expenses. This role also oversees payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal payment policies and accounting standards.

You will act as the person responsible for accurate and efficient AP and AR processes, working closely with Accounting and Controlling across various legal entities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and process employee travel expenses.
• Serve as key user and primary point of contact for the SAP Concur expense system.
• Lead the corporate credit card transaction process.
• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in the ERP system.
• Ensure proper coding and approval of invoices in accordance with company policies.
• Support cost center owners and suppliers with issues and inquiries.
• Monitor overdue invoices and expense claims, taking necessary actions.
• Perform regular master data maintenance for vendor accounts.
• Assist accountants during financial closing by providing AP and AR-related accruals.
• Perform key user activities in D365 related to AP.
• Act as the main point of contact for all AP and AR questions.

What You Bring

• 3–6 years of experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• At least 3 years of previous experience in AP and AR.
• Strong motivation for automation and process improvement.
• Good understanding of invoice processing and payment procedures.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues at all levels, as well as customers and vendors.
• Experience with Excel, Microsoft D365 FO, and Concur is a plus.
• English (required).

What we offer you in return

The opportunity itself is a great way to have a direct impact on the Group and realize potential across a multitude of areas.

COFRA offers notable benefits, including a competitive pension plan. Also, training and development is provided to all COFRA employees.

COFRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disability. None of this gets in the way of hiring and retaining the best people.