For our customer located in Basel/Switzerland we are currently looking for an: Accounts Payable Specialist (m/f/x)
- Location: Basel
- Workload: 50% (80h/month)
- Hourly Rate: max gross rate (given by client): 54,50 chf/h gross. Typical monthly gross salary e.g. 54,50chf*80h=4360chf gross per month
Tasks & Responsibilities
This position makes tactical use of strong Accounts Payable, systems and processes knowledge to proactively address any issues. AP Specialist acts as a SME hands on in the processing of invoices, resolution of unprocessed/unpaid items and team knowledge. This role requires a self-driven, resilient and motivated individual, with strong communication skills / intellectual curiosity and knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.
- Ensures proper and timely document management (e.g. validation and processing of invoices/Credit Notes and Down Payments)
- Timely resolution and follow up of invoices which have a quantity and price deviation, including debit balances recovery and unapplied cash
- Oversight of Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt and timely clearing of GRIR account
- Provides timely assistance and customer-oriented support for incoming queries and issues from clients stakeholders
- Interacts proactively with all necessary functional areas to ensure appropriate accounting and financial practices and reporting
- Support month-end closing activities
- Leading or supporting initiatives for Swiss entities ensuring adherence of P2P to global standards
- Proactively challenge the Status Quo, making fact based recommendations
- Ensure compliance with clients Accounting Manual (NAM), the Financial Controls Manual, regulatory requirements and SOX 404 through maintenance of relevant FRA controls, reconciliations, management of documentation (Standard Operating Procedures, workflows), self-assessment and testing
Must Haves
- Education: Bachelor Degree or similar education in business administration / accounting.
- Languages:
- Fluent English
- Excellent command of at least 1 written/verbal business languages spoken in the markets of his/her responsibility: French Or German
- 5+ years Work experience
- 3-5+ years of Financial Experience, preferably in a Shared Service Center environment
- SAP knowledge required (FI/MM)
- Experience within Invoice processing and validation
- Experience with ERP (SAP) and workflow management systems
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable, procurement, and supply chain processes
- Ability in operating with all clients internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Show the appropriate sense of urgency around given tasks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Did we catch your interest?
The SimplyVision-Team is looking forward to receive your application (Word file is highly appreciated).
Kindly be informed that our customer is located in Switzerland. Therefore only applications from candidates within the EU or candidates holding Swiss work permission are required.
