Position Description:
In this position you will integrate the P2P team within the Finance Operations Department. You will be responsible for the receiving and registering of incoming invoices communicating to suppliers and reconciling of accounts payables accounts. You are an enthusiast of process automation and contribute to the further improvement of the finance processes. You follow the companys P2P guidelines and contribute for a good cooperation with the other departments of procurement and operations. Suppliers and group companies serviced by the P2P team are internationally oriented and cover a variety of businesses.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Booking of supplier invoices controlling quality of supplier information and invoice requirements
- Manage relationship with suppliers professionally answering queries about account reconciliation and payments
- Cooperate with other departments to solve invoice disputes
- Reconcile Intercompany accounts
- Setup of reporting to Management
- Contribute as the accounts payable specialist to process improvement and automation projects
Specific Responsibilities of the Job:
- Processes and codes supplier invoices and takes all steps necessary to ensure completeness and accuracy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Is a key user of WMDXflow (Accounts Payable system) and works to setup the system to the maximum of its functionality
- Controls the intercompany reconciliations and ensures differences are minimal
- Ensures that SAP supplier accounts accurately reflect the business liabilities at all times by performing reconciliation to supplier statements and negotiating disputes with suppliers when necessary
- Supports the processing of payments when needed in accordance with payment terms and working capital targets while at the same time maintaining good communication with vendors
- Follows Accounts Payables procedural controls ensuring that all expenditure and payment authorizations are obtained in accordance with the authorization matrix and antifraud practices
- Assists with month end closing tasks and reconciliations
- Closely cooperates with the Fin Ops Manager to improve the finance operations processes and systems. While working closely with the IT team to implement new systems and/or inhouse developed robots and tools to automate the transactional processing of incoming invoices.
Requirements:
- 15 years of experience in a similar role
- Can perform reconciliations either using Excel or Business Intelligence tools accurate and precise
- Previous experience with SAP is valued
- Knowledge of the business processes and best working practices in Supply Chain and Procurement to Pay is valued
- Good communication skills
- Fluency in English both verbally and writing is mandatory due to the international working environment.
- Accounting knowledge specifically concerning banks and invoice booking is preferred
- Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize multiple competing activities
- Ability to integrate in existing team and work as part of the team.