Junior
Purchase to Pay Accountant
Company Description
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.
Job Description
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
Qualifications
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
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