ASAP: Accounts Payable Specialist 50%

Michael Page; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International exposure

High-visibility role

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is seeking a finance professional in Basel for an 18-month temporary assignment to manage AP processes and drive improvements. You will validate, process and document invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support month-end closings in a dynamic international environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AP or Finance Operations, SAP FI/MM experience, and fluency in English with German or French.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations.
• Experience in shared services or international environments is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of AP, procurement, and supply chain processes.
• Hands-on SAP experience, ideally FI and MM modules.

Aufgaben

• Manage validation, processing, and documentation of invoices, credit notes, and related transactions.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, debit balances, and unapplied cash items.
• Monitor and reconcile GR/IR accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on AP-related queries.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement and operations to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end closing and reconciliation processes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within Procure-to-Pay operations.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit standards.
• Maintain process documentation and control evidence.

Kenntnisse

Accounts Payable

Finance Operations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP FI/MM

ERP systems

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

• Drive process improvements in a dynamic international setting

• 18 months temporary mission
• Drive process improvements in a dynamic international setting

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing business needs, they are looking for an experienced finance professional who can join at short notice and contribute from day one.

Job Description

• Manage the validation, processing, and documentation of invoices, credit notes, and related transactions
• Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies, payment issues, debit balances, and unapplied cash items
• Monitor and reconcile GR/IR accounts, ensuring accurate financial records
• Provide high-quality support and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding AP-related queries
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operational teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation processes
• Participate in and lead process improvement initiatives within Procure-to-Pay operations
• Identify inefficiencies, challenge existing processes, and recommend data-driven improvements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
• Maintain accurate process documentation, procedures, and control evidence

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations
• Previous experience in a shared services or international environment is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, procurement, and supply chain processes
• Hands-on SAP experience, ideally within FI and MM modules
• Experience working with ERP and workflow management systems
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Fluent English and strong command of either German or French
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills

What's on Offer

Our Client Offers You

• 50% role for a 10 months mission
• Opportunity to join a respected international organisation
• Broad exposure to finance and operational stakeholders
• High-visibility role with process improvement responsibilities
• Collaborative and professional working environment

Contact

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7087537