Senior AP Accountant

As a senior AP accountant you will have the opportunity to process different kind of invoices into various ERP-systems, to communicate colleagues around the world and to build up a good relationship with our valued suppliers by handling their inquiries plus you would also have the chance to prepare regular and ad-hoc report for our management.

Your role :

Check, sort, code and match invoices

Process non-PO invoices in accordance with the Delegation of Authority

Monitor and reconcile vendor statements to ensure payments are up to date

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and complex issues

Co-ordinate and participate in month end closing

Ensure data accuracy

Perform other ad-hoc tasks defined by the direct leader or above

Handle queries through email or phone (both external and internal customers)

Review payment runs to ensure data accuracy

Produce and ensure accuracy of monthly reports (e.g. KPI, GRNI, AP Aging)

Have a continuous follow up on aged items (e.g. GRNI, AP Aging)

Provide trainings and coaching to Associate and Staff Accountants

Ensure Desktop Procedure Documentation is up-to-date

Recognize process deficiencies and suggest solutions

Participate and lead smaller projects as required

Provide guidance in prioritization to team members

Handle and (in case required) escalate performance issues and errors occurred

Lead calls and meetings

Be the primary contact for the site, SV and other team members regarding any questions or process related issues

Your profile :

4+ years relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree required, finance degree or Business degree preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and any other language (as per required in role)

Accounts payable experience in a Shared Service environment is preferred

Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Solid knowledge and experience using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) is an advantage

Proficient in data entry and management

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with stakeholders

Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues through root cause analysis

Ability to cope with and drive process changes

Ability to train and coach other team members

Continuous improvement mindset (LEAN Six Sigma is an advantage)

Ability to stay professional in challenging situations

Ability to provide guidance in prioritization to team members

Ability to coordinate a team of 2-5 members if required

Strong sense of responsibility

What we can offer :

Friendly multicultural environment and team events

Life, accident and health insurance

Cafeteria Package

Career development and training opportunity

Opportunity for hybrid work