Hiring For Specialist Accounts Payable

We are seeking a detail-oriented S2P Specialist (Accounts Payable & Receivable) to join our Global Competence Center team for Germany Operations. In this individual contributor role, you will execute end-to-end invoice processing via SAP ERP and AFI Webportal, manage vendor master data under strict dual-control guidelines, perform recurring payment runs, and handle account reconciliations in compliance with German statutory regulations (• 14 UStG) and internal SLAs.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Invoice Processing & Verification

• Perform technical, mathematical, and formal verification of standard incoming vendor invoices in SAP ERP and AFI Webportal.
• Assign accounts accurately based on cost centers, cost elements, project numbers, and prompt payment discount rules.
• Conduct preliminary tax checks following German VAT law (• 14 UStG) and escalate complex/tax-sensitive exceptions (e.g., Reverse Charge, special VAT) to the German retained team.

2. Vendor Master Data & Operative Maintenance

• Create and maintain vendor master records under strict dual-control policies.
• Execute recurring entries, including standing orders (batch sessions), lease payments, credit card statements, and allowance postings.
• Process manual system postings for donations and voluntary work per compliance guidelines.

3. Payment Operations & Account Reconciliation

• Prepare and execute weekly recurring payment runs, clear payment blocks, and manage urgent manual payment requests.
• Manage operational vendor inquiries, process payment reminders, and handle dunning notices.
• Perform regular balance reconciliations, weekly vendor open-item (OP) balance reviews, and monthly general ledger/escrow account reconciliations.

4. Stakeholder Support & Governance

• Act as first-level operational support for invoice-related inquiries from sales organizations (VO) and internal service centers (SC).
• Support month-end closing activities by completing assigned checklist tasks on time.
• Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal financial controls, and German accounting standards.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent commercial education background.
• Work Experience:
  
• 46 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations.
• 4–6 years of hands-on experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO) and digital invoice workflow tools (e.g., AFI Webportal).
• Proven experience in vendor master data maintenance and supplier management.
• Technical Skills:
  
• Proficiency in SAP ERP (FI/CO), AFI Webportal, and MS Excel.
• Fundamental understanding of general posting logic (Debits/Credits, GLs, cost centers).
• Awareness of German accounting rules / VAT requirements (• 14 UStG).
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, structured time management, and clear written/verbal communication.

Interested candidates drop your profile to [email removed] or else DM to my LinkedIn for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramjik/