AP Accountant

Terumo BCT, Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo BCT, Inc. is seeking an AP Accountant to manage supplier invoices, ensure timely payments, and maintain supplier and bank account records from the Brussels office. You will coordinate with treasury and support month-end closings.

The role requires an accounting degree with at least 3 years of experience, advanced English, and proficiency in SAP or ERP systems. Based in Brussels, EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree (preferably A1).
• Three years of day-to-day accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Record and book supplier invoices daily.
• Manage bank accounts and prepare payment runs.
• Coordinate with treasury for international payments.
• Perform intercompany billing and reconciliations.
• Support month-end/quarterly/yearly closings.
• Assist in transitioning activities to a shared service model.

Skills

Advanced English

Excel

Word

SAP

ERP systems

Automation

Attention to deadlines

Team player

Confidential information handling

Collaboration with internal/external

Education

Accounting degree (A1 preferred)

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

AP Accountant

Location: Brussels, BE

Job Band: Job Band 15 (JB15)
Hiring Manager: An Bruynseels
Lead Recruiter: Paulina Piotrowska
Country: Belgium

Our ability to grow, develop new capabilities and serve even more patients around the world depends on associates like you, who are passionate about our mission. Thank you for considering this new opportunity to further unlock your potential.

JOB SUMMARY

• All bookings/reporting regarding supplier invoices
• Ensure accurate and timely payments of all supplier invoices / expense reports (External – Internal)
• Keep the supplier accounts up to date
• Update timely all bank accounts
• Assist in day-to-day accounting of Headquarters

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily booking of supplier invoices (also purchase orders invoices).
• Update all bank accounts
• Coordinate and organize bank transactions to prepare payment run according to published schedule
• Execute payments and follow-up
• Communication with Terumo BCT Treasury specialist for payments to various countries
• Monthly intercompany billing
• Intercompany-Intergroup balance reconciliation & confirmation
• Intercompany audit confirmation
• Reconcile monthly bank accounts
• Assist in monthly/quarterly/yearly closing
• Support the preparation and transition of selected activities to a shared service center model
• Get knowledge of the internal organization of BCT
• Develop and maintain those internal relationships necessary to perform your role
• To understand all tasks/process within the accounting department
• To act as a back-up for other accounting team members.
• External Communication partners: Bank accounts, Suppliers, …
• Internal Communication: all departments within TBCT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Accounting degree (preferably A1)

Experience

• Experience with day-to-day accounting activities of minimum 3 years
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of accounting principles

Skills

• In line with Terumo's Core Values:
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• Advanced English (written & spoken)
• IT literate – good knowledge / experience in working with Excel, Word, SAP or other ERP system.
• Knowledge of automation (flows, macro’s, scripts, ….)
• Able to meet deadlines
• Team player
• Professionally handle confidential information
• Able to establish collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts
• Comfortable working in an evolving environment and motivated by change, process improvement and transformation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Based: Brussels office- EMEA
• Reporting to: GBS AP Manager EMEA

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