Senior Accounts Payable Accountant - PTP
Job Purpose
The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant will support regional Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations across Europe, ensuring effective monitoring of accounts payable activities, timely resolution of outstanding and disputed invoices, and accurate regional reporting. The role will work closely with country finance teams, regional and global process owners, and external service providers to strengthen operational performance, improve compliance, and support the implementation of regional and global P2P initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Regional P2P Operations & Reporting
- Support the European P2P Lead in monitoring regional accounts payable activities and ensuring alignment with established processes and performance objectives.
- Prepare and maintain weekly reports on overdue invoices, aged items, and disputed invoices, segmented by product, function, and country.
- Analyze outstanding balances, identify recurring issues and operational bottlenecks, and coordinate follow-up actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Support the review of regional Statements of Account (SOA) to facilitate decision-making, prioritize critical cases, and define appropriate action plans.
- Monitor accounts payable debit balances and coordinate with global and regional headquarters, country P2P leads, and service delivery teams to resolve critical issues.
Performance Monitoring & Process Improvement
- Maintain and update Key Quality Indicator (KQI) reporting files, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.
- Support the regional rollout of reporting frameworks and tools by coordinating follow-ups, communicating requirements, tracking action points, and assisting with system change requests.
- Monitor the progress of corrective actions and ensure timely updates from country teams and functional owners.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and operational controls across the European P2P organization.
Regional Projects & Systems Implementation
- Support the regional rollout and adoption of accounts payable tools and initiatives across European entities, including legacy operations and newly integrated business units.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to support implementation activities, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with regional requirements.
- Contribute to key P2P projects and transformation initiatives in collaboration with global process owners and other stakeholders.
- Assist in implementing standardized processes, reporting practices, and operational best practices across the region.
Stakeholder Management & Governance
- Participate in weekly country governance meetings, supporting the review of performance, aged invoices, disputed items, and outstanding action points.
- Coordinate with country finance teams, regional and global process owners, and shared service delivery teams to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment between regional and country teams.
- Prepare reporting materials and follow-up summaries to support governance discussions and management decision-making.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or regional finance operations.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor account reconciliation, overdue invoices, disputed items, and accounts payable reporting.
- Experience working with multiple countries, stakeholders, or shared service environments is an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Pivot tables and data analysis.
- Graphs, charts, and reporting dashboards.
- Formulas such as VLOOKUP, rounding, and other common functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Core Competencies
- Ownership and initiative: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive follow-up activities without relying exclusively on detailed procedures or work instructions.
- Analytical thinking: Ability to investigate discrepancies, assess reporting trends, and identify root causes.
- Communication and collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with country teams and stakeholders across different functions.
- Planning and prioritization: Ability to manage multiple deadlines, follow up on outstanding actions, and prioritize critical issues.
- Adaptability: Flexibility in responding to different country requirements, operational challenges, and changing business priorities.
- Continuous improvement: Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and supporting regional standardization initiatives.
