AP Expert (French Speaking)
Employer · DHL Global Forwarding
Bookkeeping assistant
AccountantFinance clerkFull-timeBudapest
DHL Global Forwarding is looking for an AP Expert (French Speaking) to join their Global Service Center in Budapest. In this role, you will deliver top-quality service within the Finance -- Procure to Pay (PTP) Service line, managing PTP processes, collaborating with stakeholders, resolving queries, and supporting global regions.
Tasks
- Be a Super User for PTP processes in various Finance systems applicable for PTP and in alignment with the Global Process SOP/Guidelines
- Engage with Country Manager/Regional Champions and work collaboratively to carry out PTP initiatives
- Dealing with adhoc requests which require an expertise from Vendor/Operations/Country
- Review critical Vendor Accounts and liase with Vendors directly to address supplier payments on time
- Liase with Operations to reduce Aged Payables
- Review, research and resolve debit balances in AP ledger
- Expediting Urgent Payment Requests and working collaboratively with Operations on approval etc
- Work with Country & GSC to improve KPIs and performance
- Ensure that the Country adheres to Internal Controls and associated evidencing
- Focus on ensuring positive business impact of Finance within own area -- country, region, etc. in scope
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with key stakeholders (in country, region and global offices) to ensure PTP targets are met
- Approve COD / Schedule Payment run / MEC tasks
- Weekly connect with GSC team on performance review
- Manage PTP Transformation: Execute the New Workflow strategy for Country in co-ordination with Global Finance & Project Team
- Create SOPs & E-Learning documents where required & train Country Users/Operations on need basis
- Notify countries & users on the new functionalities or changes made in the tool or documents
- Trouble shoot user challenges in systems and process and ensure that these are escalated & resolved
Requirements
- French Speaking
- Bachelor´s degree. A degree in accounting, financial management, ACCA qualification will be an advantage.
- Should have been in PTP Delivery experience of 3-5 years
- Experience in a Shared Services Centre preferred
- Good interpersonal skills and team player
- Understanding of accounting concepts and principles
- Possess good analytical & problem-solving skills
- Target oriented with strong focus
- Good Typing skills including Numpad (account specific)
- Effective English communication skills, written and verbal
- High level of customer centricity