Specialist, Lead Specialist, AP Accounting

FashionUnited Group; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandora in Mexico City is seeking a dynamic Specialist, Lead Specialist, AP Accounting to guide AP operations, controls, and improvements across the LATAM region.

You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, and business stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive efficiency while supporting month-end closings and audits. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance or tax in an international company.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or Shared Services operations.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, financial controls, and accounting principles.
• Experience managing complex invoice, payment, vendor, and reconciliation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience in process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Process and review supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests.
• Validate invoice coding, approvals, tax treatment, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and payment exceptions.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and statement reviews.
• Execute and monitor payment runs while ensuring payment terms compliance.
• Support month-end close activities, accruals, and AP reconciliations.
• Respond to vendor and stakeholder inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and documentation.
• Provide training, coaching, and day-to-day support to AP team members.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and SOPs.
• Participate in system testing, process enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement projects across AP operations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

AP processes

Data analysis

Process improvement

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

Specialist, Lead Specialist, AP Accounting
Do you want to be a part of the world’s leading jewelry company while putting your experience inAccounting into use? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity for you You will be part of Pandora Latin America Team in an international organization of can-do spirited, passionate, and performance-driven people.

Pandora is looking for a dynamic and business-savvy Specialist, Lead Specialist, AP Accountingin Mexico City, Mexico.

Main purpose of the role:

This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for AP operations, accounting controls, and process improvements while providing guidance and support to AP team members. The position collaborates closely with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, maintain compliance standards, and support organizational objectives.

By combining operational leadership, accounting expertise, and continuous improvement capabilities, the Lead Specialist serves as a key contributor to the organization’s financial health, compliance posture, and overall business success.

• Process and review supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests.
• Validate invoice coding, approvals, tax treatment, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and payment exceptions.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and statement reviews.
• Execute and monitor payment runs while ensuring compliance with payment terms.
• Support month-end close activities, accruals, and AP account reconciliations.
• Respond to vendor and stakeholder inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and documentation.
• Provide training, coaching, and day-to-day support to AP team members.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in system testing, process enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement projects across AP operations.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Finance, and business stakeholders to resolve complex issues. Act as the escalation point for high-priority vendor, payment, and accounting matters.
• Support implementation of new tools, systems, and process standardization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processing, improve accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.

What We Are Looking For:

• 3-5 years of experience with accounting, finance or tax department from an international company.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Shared Services operations.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, financial controls, and accounting principles.
• Experience managing complex invoice, payment, vendor, and reconciliation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience participating in process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Fluent English

About Pandora:

Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 7,000 points of sale, including more than 2,800 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs around 39,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery with 100% recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 32.5 billion (EUR 4.4 billion) in 2025.