(P2P) Purchase to Pay Accountant

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an accountant you will be part of a team responsible for performing tasks within the Purchase to Pay (P2P) Process regarding supplier invoice booking.

The performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI’s (timely, accurate).

REPORTING LINE

P2P (Purchase to Pay) Team Leader

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing of incoming invoices – with PO (including manual matching) and non-PO
• Handling rentals, travel agency, utilities and other recurring invoices
• Managing open interface
• Verifying that invoices comply with policies and procedures
• Providing support and documentation during Internal and External Audits
• Performing controls according to ICOFR framework
• Assisting with monthly KPI preparation
• Involvement in improvement initiatives/projects

PROFILE

• Secondary School (or higher) in Finance/Accounting – required

• Preferably minimum 1 year of working experience in a relevant finance/accounting function – nice to have
• Experience with European country clients/suppliers will be an asset – nice to have
• Knowledge and attitude in administrative processes – required
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility - required
• Able to work independently - required
• Strong team player - required
• Customer service oriented - required
• Good analytical and problem solving skills - required
• Detail oriented - required
• Positive and learning attitude - required
• Focus on achieving results and continuous improvement - required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Fluent in finance terminology - required
• English with minimal good reading and speaking skills (B1), business English - required
• Good written and verbal communication skills - required
• Experience (intermediate level) in working with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point) - required
• Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting / Finance – required experience in PAYMENTS  (if this experience is within an SSC environment it is an advantage)

• General knowledge of accounting principles

• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)

• Familiarity with excel – intermediate leveL