German-speaking Accounts Payable Specialist

Stark Industries; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bangalore, India is seeking a German-speaking Accounts Payable Specialist to support Procure-to-Pay operations. The role involves processing invoices, performing 3-way matching, and resolving vendor queries in German and English, while ensuring timely payments and compliance with ABB policies.

You will work in a multinational shared services environment, contribute to month-end closings, and drive process improvements within the AP process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or business administration.
• Proficiency in German (B2 or above) - written and spoken.
• 4-6 years in Accounts Payable or P2P in a shared service or multinational setting.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP within SLAs.
• Perform 3-way matching (PO, GR, Invoice) and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle vendor queries in German and English with high customer service quality.
• Support payment runs and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and follow up on open items.
• Ensure adherence to ABB internal controls and policies.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Identify and support process improvements and automation in AP.

Skills

German language

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or business administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a German-speaking Accounts Payable Specialist with strong process knowledge and a customer-focused mindset to support our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations. This role involves managing invoice processing, vendor queries, and payment-related activities for German-speaking countries within ABB, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with ABB policies.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Finance Services business Accounts Payable division in Bangalore, India.

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 ABB s 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.