Act as the key contact person for all internal and external stakeholders regarding incoming accounting documents and AP-related matters, including support to affiliated entities and extended shared services outside the EMEA scope.
Coordinate the posting of all incoming finance-related documents, including invoice scanning and workflow management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate and oversee payments processed through SAP S/4, as well as manual payment proposals, ensuring proper documentation, controls, and approvals.
Ensure the correct booking and payment of invoices and other finance-related documents in line with group policies and legal requirements.
Perform monthly AP-related controls and ensure execution and follow-up of control lists, including exemptions, manual payments, and unpaid invoices.
Ensure timely submission of required information for periodic declarations to the Accounting Department.
Coordinate and execute AP-related financial closing activities, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and follow-up of open POs.
Ensure compliance with group AP accounting policies, VAT, Intrastat, and other tax and legal requirements, and support processes that structurally ensure compliance.
Act as the key AP contact for project-related deliverables where AP Accounting involvement is required.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and efficiency gains within AP Accounting and actively propose and implement solutions.
Lead and coach the AP Accounting team, ensuring clear task allocation, performance follow-up, and professional development opportunities.
Foster open communication and continuous improvement through regular team meetings, one-to-one discussions, and proactive problem solving.
