Finance Assistant

Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?

At Oterra, food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time and as a leading manufacturer of colors from natural sources, we are here to make a difference for healthy living and sustainable agriculture. We need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. Until 1 April 2021, Oterra was part of Chr. Hansen A/S, a Danish listed company. On April 1, the company was sold to EQT, a leading Nordic private equity firm, and now operates as a stand-alone company. Want to join us?

The team for you to join

This role is a contributor on Oterra’s PTP process, sending and processing invoices in SAP, handling vendor and local Teams queries, assisting PTP Team in the month-end close tasks.

The role is based at Oterra’s financial Shared Services Center in Warsaw, Poland and reports directly to Tower Lead of PTP Team.

What would your role look like?

• Processing invoices in accounting systems (e.g. parking and pre-coding invoices)
• Assist in handling vendor inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and reconciling vendor statements.
• Assist in the month-end closing process by ensuring all accounts payable transactions are recorded accurately
• Assist finance teams in various daily tasks (preparation of reports or audits documentation)
• Overseeing accounting operations based on accounting principles
• Keeping information confidential and secure them with database backups
• Adhere to internal controls and company policies
• Continuously aligning tasks and priorities with nearest manager proactively
• Collaborate with local teams, business partners and management
• Learn financial ERP systems

Who are we looking for?

A motivated person who wishes to learn and gain great professional experience

• University degree (or during studies) in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Previous experience from finance internship program is nice to have
• Good command of spoken and written English is a must
• Well organized and able to work to deadlines

What do we offer?

You will become part of an international team set in a dynamic and inspiring work environment. We offer you a great place to work, with the opportunity to be part of a global organization committed to supporting the business and our customers.

If you need more information?

For further inquiries about this position, please feel free to contact People & Culture Business Partner at jolanta.wojciechowska@oterra.com

We will be reviewing applications on ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Oterra

Oterra, an EQT portfolio company, is the largest provider of naturally sourced colors worldwide. Since our first color launch in 1876, we’ve utilized the power of nature’s true colors and championed that natural is best.

We have an unrivalled expertise in colors for food, beverage, dietary supplements and pet food, and help manufacturers bring appealing products to consumers around the world. We empower our partners to meet the demand for safe, sustainable and natural food on our journey together towards natural. Every day over 400 million people eat or drink a product with our colors in it.
Our headquarter is in Hoersholm, Denmark, and we have production sites in Europe, Latin America and the US and more than 600 team members in 30 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally.

Join us on our journey together towards natural.

Position title: Finance Assistant 

Reports to: Tower Lead of PTP Team

Location: Warsaw, Poland