Invoice Processing Accountant with German

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We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

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Your role: Invoice Processing Accountant with German

Invoice processing accountant performs processes associated with invoice processing and posting activities.

This position does not have direct reports.

Your Responsibilities:  


* End-to-End Invoice Processing: Executing P2P activities from invoice receipt and posting, ensuring data accuracy, resolving issues efficiently and support to invoice approvers/ PO requisitioners.


* Cooperation with stakeholders and suppliers: Serving as a primary contact for third-party supplier and stakeholders via email, chat, or contact center (in German) to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies, ensuring timely answers within customer SLAs.


* Compliance & Control: Conducting vendor statement reviews, adhering to internal procedures, timelines, SOX controls, and KPIs to maintain service levels and process governance


* Reports Analysis: Preparation of GRIR report and analysis together with commentary and action on Aged items.


* Financial Support & Optimization: Supporting General Accounting's month-end/year-end closing, contributing to process improvements and system upgrades, and assisting the Global Sourcing team with supplier management.


* Collaborative Teamwork: Actively working with core team members, internal business partners, and distribution teams to build effective working relationships.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* Fluent German language skills (both spoken and written) – this is an absolute requirement for this role.


* Effective communication skills in English.


* Degree in Business and/or Accounting (or equivalent work experience).


* Experience in P2P or a finance function, preferably in an SSC/BPO environment.


* Understanding of Procurement and Purchasing functions.


* Strong orientation toward control and compliance with procedures (SOX).


* Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.


* Proactive approach to resolving process and technology issues.


* Flexibility and ability to manage customer expectations effectively.


* Experience with t...