SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate Finance / Accounting / Business degree with at least 2 years of functional experience
• Full working proficiency in English and Italian
• Solid awareness of Control environment, Service Delivery, Continuous Process Improvement and applications supporting Disbursement value stream
• Experience with payments and interest in treasury activities are welcome
• Conscientious and an eye for detail
• Driven by goals and deadlines
• Proactive and able to demonstrate use of initiative
• Adaptable with an ability to change directions and priorities if required

JOB PURPOSE

Play key role in P2P (Accounts Payable and Travel and Expense Processing) end-to-end processes and procedures for EMEA region and being the first point of contact for in-country users in Italy, Belgium and South Africa regarding applications supporting the Disbursement value stream.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for timely and accurate AP invoice and T&E claim processing and payments as per local tax and accounting legislations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate AP ledger records for the assigned entities; manage the month end closing.
• Perform and conclude various projects within the P2P department. Analyze issues identified during project work and providing suggestions for improvement. Follow-up of any changes implemented.
• Responsible for training documentation of technical knowledge and ownership of documentation.
• Ensure compliance to, and maintenance of, internal controls in accordance with the Guerbet policies, local tax regulations and accounting legislation (eg VAT).
• Training and re-training of in country users on technical usage of SAP as well as P2P / T&E policies.
• Detect and drive process improvement to make the operations more effective and efficient while increasing customer satisfaction.
• Fully accountable to internal customers and external suppliers for any AP related issues and queries. Maintain amicable relations with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure that all working practices follow the Guerbet standard policies and procedures, including health & safety and equal opportunities.