German Language Specialist - Accounts Payable

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Accounts Payable professional in Bengaluru to manage vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP and to perform 3-way matching with procurement teams. You will communicate with German-speaking vendors and internal teams in English, ensuring accurate processing and timely payments.

The role requires 4–6 years in AP/P2P in a multinational setup, with SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail. Join ABB to support global finance processes from India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or business administration.
• Proficiency in German (B2 level or above) – both written and verbal.
• 4–6 years of experience in Accounts Payable or P2P operations within a shared service or multinational environment.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP accurately and within defined SLAs.
• Perform 3–way matching (PO, GR, Invoice) and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with procurement and business teams.
• Handle vendor communication and query resolution (via emails and calls) in German and English, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Support payment run activities and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and follow up on open items or pending issues.
• Ensure adherence to ABBs internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities as per the global finance calendar.
• Identify and support process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives within the AP process.

Skills

Vendor invoices

3-way matching

German proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Job description

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP accurately and within defined SLAs.
• Perform 3–way matching (PO, GR, Invoice) and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with procurement and business teams.
• Handle vendor communication and query resolution (via emails and calls) in German and English, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Support payment run activities and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and follow up on open items or pending issues.
• Ensure adherence to ABBs internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities as per the global finance calendar.
• Identify and support process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives within the AP process.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• Proficiency in German (B2 level or above) – both written and verbal.
• 4–6 years of experience in Accounts Payable or P2P operations within a shared service or multinational environment.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Language & Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for German‑speaking vendors and internal teams.
• Translate financial documents and vendor communications from German to English and vice versa.
• Ensure clear and professional communication across multiple regions.