Accounts Payable Analyst

CMA CGM; Bogotá; On-site; COP 107,246,273 - 142,995,030; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is looking for an organized Accounts Payable Analyst to manage processes in Bogotá, Colombia. This role involves coordination with GBS offices in India and Malaysia, ensuring timely payments to suppliers while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in Finance or Administration and 3-5 years of experience in similar positions, ideally with knowledge in shipping. A B1/B2 English level is mandatory, with strong Excel and financial software skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in similar positions.
• B1/B2 certified English level is a must.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the payment process to suppliers with GBS.
• Ensure timely resolution of exceptions in booking and invoice processes.
• Prepare weekly Cash Flow Forecast and monitor cash positions.

Skills

Financial principles understanding

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

University Degree in Finance, Administration or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Accounts Payable Analyst - Colombia

We are seeking for an organized, responsible person to administer the Accounts Payable processes in Colombia. Based in Bogotá, she or he will need to interact with different stakeholders to perform his/her duties, including the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the CFO, and more importantly with the GBS offices located in India and Malaysia. She/he will be the local point of contact for suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate the payment process to suppliers with the GBS in India, ensuring the correct and timely recording of business transactions (invoices and payments), reporting to management and analysis of financial information.
• Ensure the timely resolution of exceptions (RFI) in the booking and invoice approval processes, following up with the different stakeholders/teams.
• Prepare weekly Cash Flow Forecast. Monitor cash positions, identify risks and opportunities and communicate accordingly.
• Hold regular meetings with vendors, as needed to solve discrepancies.
• Other tasks as requested or required by the position to be filled.

Key Competences

• Solid understanding of financial principles and strong analytical skills, with good knowledge in data interpretation and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively hold financial process discussions with various stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Capacity to work within the finance team and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive for results
• Customer Focus
• Leading by Example

Requirements for Applying

• University Degree in Finance, Administration or related.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in similar positions. Experience in shipping is a plus.
• B1/B2 certified English level is a must.
• Experience working in matrix structures and/or GBS is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial software. Experience with AI solutions is a plus.