Accounts Payable Specialist

Introduction

Our partner, the Shared Service Center for a global full-line vehicle manufacturer company provides a full range of accounting services to its subsidiaries in all major European languages. They help to create and develop the culture of their growing offices in an idea-lead environment, where the challenges and innovation lead the way.

Tasks

Leads Accounts Payables for the partner Center Europe GmbH and supports offshore SSC team in India (RNTBCI)
Control incoming invoice processing (bookings, clearings)
Control travel reimbursements procedure (bookings, clearings)
Responsible for timely payment processing including manual payments
Responsible for invoice related topics (vendor queries, budget holder queries) in conjunction with offshore SSC team in India (RNTBCI)
Handle invoicing related topics (mismatch, reminders, approval)
Manage vendor / employee master data changes (bank account change, blockings etc.)
Coordinate GR/IR reconciliation & clearing
Support the preparation of the monthly closing
Work closely with internal audit and external auditors
Responsible for certain AP reports eg Vendor reconciliation , AP ageing report monitoring
Compliance with the J-SOX guidelines and preparation of the corresponding documentation
Coordination, control and monitoring of projects like PROREX (purchasing system), FBT (SAP system)

Expectations

Relevant professional experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledger accounting
At least 3 to 5 years professional experience in these fields
Completed further training to become an accountant or completion of an equivalent course of study; if necessary, readiness for prompt training and examination to become an accountant
Closing security in the sub-ledgers and interfaces to the general ledgers
Strong personality with pronounced initiative and problem-solving orientation
Good analytical skills and business English knowledge
Advanced level of MS Office knowledge (specifically MS Excel & Power Point)
Advanced ERP SAP knowledge
German and English knowledge
Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication at various levels inside and outside the organization
Strong interpersonal, management and customer service skills building and maintaining strong relationships
Ability to work in a matrix, multicultural and fast-paced environment

Advantageous