Covap (Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los Pedroches) is one of Spain's most prominent agri-food cooperatives, specializing in the production of high-quality dairy, Iberian pork, and beef products. Founded in 1956 and based in the province of Córdoba, the cooperative manages a fully integrated supply chain, from animal feed production to the commercialization of finished goods, serving both domestic and international markets.

With its primary operations centered in Pozoblanco, Covap maintains a significant presence across Spain through various production plants and commercial offices in cities like Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, Covap offers opportunities within a traditional yet technologically advanced industry, particularly in areas such as international trade, quality control, and specialized food services.

Founded in 1956 by a group of livestock farmers in the Valle de los Pedroches, Covap was created to improve the production and marketing of local agricultural goods. Over the decades, it has evolved from a small local collective into a major European agri-food powerhouse.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Pozoblanco (Córdoba), offering a significantly lower cost of living compared to major Spanish hubs.
Operates one of the most advanced meat processing plants in Europe, specifically for Iberian pork products.
Exports premium food products to over 30 countries, creating roles for international trade and export specialists.
The cooperative model provides high job stability and a deep connection to Spanish agricultural heritage.

Accounts Payable Manager

Covap

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Join COVAP and help transform an area essential for the efficiency and growth of the Group.

Are you motivated to lead teams, improve processes, and contribute to the digital transformation of a key business area?

You will be responsible for leading and optimizing the Group's accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure management of invoices, supplier reconciliations, and payments. Additionally, you will drive process automation, internal control, and the optimization of working capital.

Main functions:

* Supervise the recording, validation, and payment of a high volume of national and international invoices.
* Ensure compliance with legal payment deadlines and the Group's internal policies.
* Ensure the reconciliation of supplier accounts, monthly and annual closing provisions, and the management of confirmed delivery notes pending payment.
* Manage the invoicing of livestock production purchases from partners and third parties.
* Lead automation and digitalization projects: OCR, automatic matching, approval workflows, and the transition to electronic invoicing.
* Design and reinforce internal controls, as well as coordinate requirements for internal and external audits.
* Establish management indicators, resolve incidents with strategic suppliers, and collaborate with the purchasing area on payment terms and discrepancies.
* Lead a team of 6 collaborators.

What do we offer?

Joining a solid organization and a benchmark in the agri-food sector.

Participation in a strategic project for transformation and process improvement.

Professional development and leadership of a specialized team.

Competitive salary range, defined based on the level of responsibility of the position and the experience and contribution of the selected profile.

A collaborative work environment, oriented towards innovation and continuous improvement.

View original advert (Spanish)

Únete a COVAP y contribuye a transformar un área esencial para la eficiencia y el crecimiento del Grupo.

¿Te motiva liderar equipos, mejorar procesos y contribuir a la transformación digital de un área clave para el negocio?

Tendrás la responsabilidad de liderar y optimizar los procesos de cuentas a pagar del Grupo, asegurando una gestión precisa, puntual y segura de las facturas, las conciliaciones con proveedores y los pagos. Además, impulsarás la automatización de procesos, el control interno y la optimización del capital circulante.

Funciones principales:

* Supervisar el registro, validación y pago de un elevado volumen de facturas nacionales e internacionales.
* Garantizar el cumplimiento de los plazos legales de pago y de las políticas internas del Grupo.
* Asegurar la conciliación de cuentas de proveedores, las provisiones de cierre mensual y anual y la gestión de albaranes confirmados pendientes de pago.
* Gestionar la facturación de las compras de producciones ganaderas de socios y terceros.
* Liderar proyectos de automatización y digitalización: OCR, maching automático, workflows de aprobación y transición a la factura electrónica.
* Diseñar y reforzar los controles internos, así como coordinar los requerimientos de las auditorías internas y externas.
* Establecer indicadores de gestión, resolver incidencias con proveedores estratégicos y colaborar con el área de compras en condiciones de pago y discrepancias.
* Liderar un equipo de 6 personas colaboradoras.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Incorporación a una organización sólida y referente en el sector agroalimentario.

Participación en un proyecto estratégico de transformación y mejora de procesos.

Desarrollo profesional y liderazgo de un equipo especializado.

Banda salarial competitiva, definida en función del nivel de responsabilidad del puesto y de la experiencia y aportación del perfil seleccionado.

Un entorno de trabajo colaborativo, orientado a la innovación y a la mejora continua.