General Accountant and Accounts Payable

The Role

Within the Controlling Division of the Finance Department, the General and Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for the efficiency and smooth operation of accounts payable processes for entities within a given scope (Dover Europe).

The General Accountant and Account Payable is the technical expert in accounts payable. He or she works in direct collaboration with the Financial Controller (based in France) and the Shared Services Center (Philippines).

Your Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficiency and smooth operation of accounts payable processes, in particular by serving as the liaison between the Shared Services Center (SSC) and the various departments at Markem-Imaje.
• Monitor performance metrics and the activities of the Shared Services Center related to accounts payable.
• Provide support to non-finance departments (procurement, purchasing, etc.), the Shared Services Center, and general accountants to resolve complex issues requiring expertise in accounts payable.
• Identify and resolve (independently or with experts) issues related to: VAT, import/export, new workflows or services, and quantity/price disputes
• Validate and track payments.
• Participate in cross-functional projects in collaboration with the Global Process Owner.
• Monitor account reconciliation, particularly for old, unprocessed invoices.
• Support the general accounting team with provisions related to purchases and expense reports.
• Support SOX controls, external audits, and ad hoc analyses.
• Analyze and comment on changes in accounts payable balances during monthly closings
• Review and record certain provisions submitted by management controllers.
• Prepare intercompany invoices issued by your entity and track their payment and/or track the posting of intercompany invoices received by your entity.

Ideal Skills And Qualities

• Hold a university degree in accounting (2-3 years of higher education).
• >5 years of gained ideally in an international organization.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and SAP (FI-CO), or another ERP system.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage priorities.
• Independence, responsiveness, and the ability to take initiative.
• Adaptability and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people
• Fluency in English required (foreign entities and suppliers). Please provide an English version of your CV.

What We Offer

• A great job, highly professional environment and friendly work culture
• Growth Opportunities within international organization
• Performance based yearly merit increase
• Recruitment Referral bonus
• Private Health Care (Medicover)
• Company Social Benefits Fund
• Multisport
• Opportunity to join a group life insurance plan

The right candidate must align with our values and corporate culture:

• A spirit of collective entrepreneurship
• Succeeding with our clients
• Ethics, transparency, and trust
• Results-oriented culture
• Respect and appreciation for individuals

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