Accounts Payable Specialist

We are currently looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end AP operations for their European entities, driving accurate invoice processing, leading payment execution, and maintaining vendor master data. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and play a key role in continuous process improvement, including the deployment of SAP Ariba and OCR automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice & Payment Management: Process complex and sensitive vendor invoices (Healthcare Practitioner payments, Gross-to-Net rebates, HR benefits, prepayments) for European entities. Prepare and execute vendor payment runs and initiate manual wire transfers via online banking systems.

• Vendor Master Data & Governance: Partner with Procurement to monitor, update, and audit vendor master records (bank details, payment terms) and foster strong vendor relationships.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Lead regular P2P alignment meetings with Business and Functional Owners to review booked/paid invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support cross-functional partners in Accounting, FP&A, and Procurement.

• Systems & Process Optimization: Support the deployment of SAP Ariba and OCR tools, troubleshoot invoice errors, maintain desktop procedures (SOPs), and assist with onboarding new legal entities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting with 3+ years of end-to-end AP experience in a multinational finance environment.

• System Capabilities: Hands-on experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred), OCR tools, Excel, Power BI, Concur, Workday, and online banking platforms.

• Accounting Knowledge: Advanced expertise in AP/GL accounting transactions, with a solid understanding of European accounting standards, VAT regulations, and US GAAP.

• Soft Skills & Adaptability: Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving, and remote work environment. Excellent communication skills combined with cultural sensitivity.

• Language: Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience within the Healthcare or Life Sciences industry.

• Proficiency in additional European languages (e.g., French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese).

How to Apply?

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