Accounts Payable - Process Associate

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Responsibilities

• Accountable for implementing adjustments according to client requirements
• Continual focus on process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Recommend, develop, and implement process and system improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Partner with other Process Supervisors to ensure consistency across the client organization, specifically with colleague development, communication, and process changes
• Effectively plan and define outcomes, identify and communicate changes, implement solutions, and document process changes.
• Creation and upkeep of detailed documentation for assigned processes including end-to-end process flow maps, Standard Operating Procedures and Training documentation, and SOX materials
• Ensure compliance to procedures, guidelines, and client policies
• Responsible for monthly and yearly closing activities, including but not limited to preparation of financial packages, applicable risk management reporting, reconciliation of accounts
• Monthly closing activities including preparation / review and or posting of journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, confirmation of intercompany balance, P&L month-on-month review, in compliance with client requirements
• Strengthen internal and external controls of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables
• Support data entry management for in-house systems
• Ensure compliance and adherence to client policies and procedures
• Assist in facilitation of audits and tax filings
• Liaise with auditors and tax agents to ensure timely filing for statutory and tax (e.g. VAT, withholding tax etc.).
• Drive functional excellence through standardization of processes, ensuring agility to keep up with business needs changes.
• Invoice processing, payment processing, reporting, invoice exception, monitoring, and inquiry resolution related to the processes.
  
  Other responsibilities
• Take a leading role in supporting systems to streamline and automate master data input processes;
• Review existing processes and data quality to assess the adequacy of information for client reporting, and implement changes as required;
• Participating in projects;
• Preparing tools to improve processes;
• Providing internal/external training;
• Handling direct communication with client/supplier resolving any disputes

• Qualifications

• Economics, Finance or IT University Graduate
• Required language level for daily tasks: French B2, German, Dutch or Czech
• English, minimum B2
• Problem solving and analytical skills and Proficiency in MS office (mainly Excel)
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Able to effectively manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and detail-oriented;
• Strong customer orientation and Proactivity, open-minded and willingness to learn and Work under time pressure
• Strong understanding of compliance procedures and policies and application of those principles.
• In depth understanding of internal controls and the ability to identify and correct weaknesses as needed.
• Ability to function independently, identifying problems and opportunities for improvement combined with the ability to formulate and implement feasible solutions.
• Ability to function in a deadline oriented environment while paying attention to details.
• A teammate with strong customer service skills.
• Diligent and desire to learn with a positive attitude.
• Interpersonal ability to actively listen, clarify, lead, or channel a discussion
• Work type: Desk activity with computers, involving data processing and information management and PC skills: advance

• What can we offer?

• Attractive salary.
• Stable job offer – employment contract.
• Various training (initiating, soft skills).
• Possibility of development.
• Benefits (Insurance, Luxmed, Multisport, Lunchpass card, additional vacation days, biking policy).