Our client is a multinational German company, specialising in Automation for Industry. With almost 4000 employees worldwide, and a turnover of over 500 MIO Euros, our client sets the standard in their industry for quality manufacturing of high-technology components.
As part of their growth and development, they are setting up a Financial Hub in Barcelona. This Centre of Excellence will provide turnkey services for critical business units across Europe, and we are looking for an
Accounts Payable Specialist
Working in a hybrid role, this person will have key responsibilities within the Financial organisation, including :
Responsibilities:
* Accounting: Execute electronic invoice processing including validation and approval workflows for foreign subsidiaries all round EMEA
* Bookkeeping: Record accounts payable invoices and credit notes using SAP/R3.
* Data Management: Maintain creditor master data in SAP/R3.
* Consulting: Serve as a contact person for accounting allocation questions.
* Travel Expenses: Review and post travel expense reports via SAP Concur.
* Account Management: Manage GR/IR accounts, monitor quantity and price differences.
* Payments: Responsible for payments via SAP/R3 and manual payments through the banking program CPWeb.
* Communication: Handle supplier correspondence and reminders.
* Project Work: Assist with special tasks and projects, particularly focusing on automation and digitalization.
The successful candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience :
Qualifications:
* Education: Successfully completed commercial training.
* Experience: Several years of professional experience (> 4 years) in accounts payable.
* Software Skills: Proficient in SAP R3 and MS Office.
* Work Approach: Results-oriented, structured, quality-conscious, responsible, and solution-focused.
* Legal Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of German commercial code (HGB), travel and income tax law, and particularly VAT law.
* Soft Skills: Strong process understanding, communication skills, entrepreneurial thinking, customer orientation, teamwork.
* Languages: Very good proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken.
If this sounds like a position which could fit with your skill set, and you wish to have more information, please send a detailed CV highlighting your relevant experience, and the Consultant managing this project will be in touch.