Key responsibilities
Ensuring quality and timely processing of non-PO and PO invoices. Reviewing of AP register, vendor statements and payment reminders. Supporting the organization with professional accounting skills as well as other tasks related to daily operations.
Key tasks
Account payable accounting according to Hempel rules and procedures, including cost allocation, calculation and posting of:
Non PO invoices
PO invoices
Follow-up of invoice approvals and dealing with business to clarify any discrepancies
Detailed review of correctness of posting (i.e. cost centers, business units, VAT codes) prior to month close
Proactive role in reconciling accounts and open issues:
review of vendor statements and payment reminders on daily basis
supervision of timely approvals in invoice workflow system
providing explanation to questions raised by other departments
Monthly and accurate AP-GL reconciliations, accruals posting, currency revaluations
At least quarterly reviewing of open transactions on vendor accounts, contact with vendors and take needed action to clear all outstanding balances
Ad-hoc reporting as required
Regular process documentation update
Performing relevant controls (ex. Impero controls)
Support in internal and external audit
Participate in projects assigned by superiors
Testing new releases of ERP systems (UAT)
Application due
2026-06-21
Seniority Level
Associate
Job Functions
Accounting / Auditing, Finance
Industry
Chemicals
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