Accounts Payable Accountant - Temporary Contract
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant for a 6-month long contract to join our finance department in Barcelona.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible, in the AP Department, for following up on repetitive issues with local vendors and invoices, in close cooperation with the BPO team, managing the operations at a local level.
Your main focus:
* You, acting as a Finance Business Partner, must support as an escalation point for the BPO (Business Partner Operations) weekly reminder emails to the Local Market.
* Act as the escalation point for the Accenture AP team where they are unable to reach a resolution with Local Market/supplier.
* Escalation points for AP processors with invoice and approver queries, if no resolution has been reached (No GR, PO, NPO etc.).
* Review weekly top ten accounts, including all critical suppliers where there are specific issues that could significantly impact business operations.
* Manage snow requests to update/change AP master data, and the urgent payments requests from the different business units.
* Join operational weekly calls with BPO to review AP accounts status and define an action plan to be reviewed each week on a regular basis.
* Support the local employees to understand the issues and workflows sent by SSC and how to solve/reply to them.
* Ensure GR/IR (good received/Invoice received) reporting for SOX controls is okay with the key users prior to approval from the LE controller. Validate that the report is received locally, distributed to the right contacts, and received back on time. Ensure LE controllers' signs and reports are sent back to SSC on time.
* Escalate to LE controller in case an employee is repeatedly appearing in the late/outstanding approval list.
* Support new projects.
Working for Coty means being part of one of the largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skin care, and body care. We are a global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics, and our products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. COTY and its brands are committed to a range of social causes, embrace diversity as well as seek to minimize their impact on the environment. You can work in a truly international and dynamic work environment, in a culture based on trust and cooperation with opportunities for continuous improvement and learning with the freedom to be yourself.
The team consists of three people, and you will work closely together with several departments such as Logistics, Marketing, and Demand Planning.
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
You have a "Ciclo Formativo Superior" in Administration. As an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant, you have strong organizational and communication skills, and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse, and international environment. Other than that, you:
* Minimum 1 year of experience in the Financial/Administrative Department, with preference given to Accounting/Supplier and/or Accounts Payable area.
* Advanced user level in Office applications.
* Fluent in Spanish and English, medium-high level in written and spoken communication.
* Basic knowledge of SAP (highly desirable).
* Ability to work in a team.
OUR BENEFITS
As our Accounts Payable Accountant, some of the benefits you will receive are:
* A 6-month long temporary contract.
* A salary that matches your knowledge and experience.
* Life and accident insurance.
* Employee assistance program.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
1. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
2. A first online/in-person interview.
3. A second interview.
4. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
ABOUT COTY
Coty is one of the world's largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic selves. Join us in making over the world of beauty!
For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career.
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