The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims within a Shared Services environment. The role covers end-to-end AP activities, including payments, vendor reconciliations, expense administration, and financial analysis, while ensuring strong internal controls and alignment with global best practices.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP S/4HANA, strictly following accounting principles, procurement guidelines, and tax compliance requirements within a Shared Services environment;

Payments Execution: Manage and execute payment runs according to predefined schedules, ensuring all transactions are validated, approved, and processed in line with internal controls and company policies;

Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations and monitor trade creditor accounts, ensuring balances are accurate, discrepancies are identified, and financial data is reliable for reporting purposes;

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Management: Investigate invoice discrepancies and payment issues, working closely with Procurement, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure timely and effective resolution;

Controls, Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Support month-end closing activities, internal controls, and audit requirements, while contributing to process improvements, automation initiatives, and overall efficiency within the AP cycle.

Profile

• Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field, providing a solid foundation in financial principles and processes;
• Professional Experience: Proven experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or similar finance operations, ideally within a Shared Services Center or multinational environment;
• Systems & Tools: Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and formulas), enabling efficient data handling and reporting;
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes, vendor reconciliations, invoice validation, and tax compliance requirements, with awareness of internal controls and audit standards;
• Analytical & Interpersonal Skills: Detail-oriented and analytical profile with strong problem-solving abilities, combined with clear communication skills to effectively engage with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working model;
• Strong opportunities for professional growth within an international environment.