Accounts Payable - Rest of Europe, Italy based

at  SABIC Saudi Basic Industries Corp

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree (or technical equivalent) in Finance & Accounting and/or related equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3-5 years’ accounting / accounts payable experience
• Proven knowledge of accounts payable processes, systems and workflows
• Legal & Statutory knowledge of corporate tax, GST & Withholding Tax (Italian GAAP and preferable other European countries)
• Well-versed in accounting procedures and Financial Reporting Standards
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Business and commercial acumen
• Good planning & organizing skills
• Self-motivated, results-oriented
• Excellent communication skills, ability to influence end users
• SAP experience
• Fluent in English and Italian (both verbal and written)

JOB PURPOSE:

• Responsible for timely execution of the accounts payable processes and the related payment postings & transactions, in compliance with company’s guidelines, local/statutory regulatory requirements, PO/ contract terms and Delegated Authorities.
• Ensure all relevant accounts payable transactions are in line with controls as specified in the Internal control framework regulating the procure-to-pay process.
• Ensure all transactions are in accordance with the Functional Forms accounting policies and procedures, general accounting standards (IFRS) and other local regulation requirements.
• Maintain and improve customer satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders by managing the query feedback and timely communication.
• Identify areas for improvement to increase operational efficiency and working capital.