Senior Specialist Finance PTP

Job Responsibilities
-Invoice processing: Validate, record, and reconcile vendor invoices in SAP S4 HANA in line with company policies, tax regulation and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Processing invoices in a timely and accurate manner according to SLA/KPI set by management and agreed with local office. This includes intercompany transactions.
-Payment execution: Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with Company policies and with agreed timetable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Also, process Travel and Expense-related payment.
-Bank reconciliation: Monitor and reconcile bank statements, resolving discrepancies promptly. Escalate to the Local office for any unreconciled/aged items for resolution/confirmation of treatment. Act as main contact with bank regarding payment queries, transact payment to bank in accordance with company/country banking functionality
-Vendor management: Liaise with suppliers, employees, and related parties to address payment queries and resolve all discrepancies by reconciling monthly statement and related transactions in a timely manner and maintaining strong relationships.
-Compliance and reporting: Ensure adherence to company policies and tax regulations and provide accurate AP reports, identify critical issues and drive resolution independently
-Accountability and quality support: Review, request amendments where applicable, and submit them to approvers to authorize payment with agreed timetable. Asist manager to coach junior team members.
-Month-end closing support: Assist in accruals, reconciliations, and reporting activities. Issue reports on monthly basis to drive achievement of KPI and audit requirements.
-Audit support: Provide documentation and respond to queries during internal and external audits.
-Process improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and implement continuous improvement in existing processes to enhance efficiency.
-Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with procurement, treasury, and finance teams to resolve issues.

Professional Experience & Education
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
-3–5 years of accounts payable or finance operations experience handling multiple countries.
-Hands-on experience with SAP S4 HANA
-Experience in shared services or corporate finance functions is an advantage.

Specific Skills & Knowledge
-Proficiency in AP modules, invoice booking, and payment processing.
-Strong understanding of AP processes, accruals, and reconciliations.
-Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
-Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders.
-Attention to details and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in transaction processing and documentation.
-Proactive approach to resolving payment and bank-related issues.
-Good communication skill and fluent written and spoken English, German language capability is an advantage
-Analytical and problem-solving skills