Accounts Payable Specialist - Payments

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As a part of Payments Team, Accounts Payable Specialist  daily work contains:

• Processing daily operations of AP department relate to payments, and ensuring that they are done in a timely and efficient manner;
• Processing external payment according to payment calendar as well as ad hoc urgent & manual payments
• Handling and analysis of returned or rejected payments, making the necessary account reconciliations;
• Timely and accurate performing of month closing activities,
• Providing support to payment related queries from internal and external partners as well as to internal control testing (preparation of relevant documentation)
• Cooperation with local business and other departments to ensure payments on time.    
• Providing an answer to any queries received and participate in business meetings to maximize our customer satisfaction. 
• Collaboration with other teams in continuous improvement activities and initiatives focusing on delivering efficiency, transparency and standardization. 

Our requirements 

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable. 
• Knowledge of SAP ERPs and good user knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) will be a plus.
• Good knowledge of business English.
• Organizational and coordination skills as well as strong analytical and problem solving abilities. 
• Ability to work in teams and with deadlines. 
• Demonstrating good understanding of financial accounting, reporting and internal control as a strong plus. 
• Strong communication skills