AP Accountant

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is seeking an experienced AP Accountant to manage daily bookings of supplier invoices, keep supplier accounts up to date, and coordinate payment runs from the Brussels office. The role supports month-end closings and assists in the transition of activities to a shared service center model.

The ideal candidate has an accounting degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong English, and solid SAP/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree (preferably A1).
• At least 3 years of day-to-day accounting experience.
• Proficient in English.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience (SAP or similar).

Responsibilities

• Daily booking of supplier invoices (PO and non-PO).
• Update all bank accounts and coordinate payments.
• Prepare payment runs and intercompany billing.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and month-end closes.
• Support year-end closing and transition to shared service model.
• Communicate with treasury for cross-border payments.

Skills

Advanced English

Excel

SAP

ERP experience

Automation knowledge

Education

Accounting degree (A1)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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