Invoice to Pay Accountant

Takeda; Łódź; On-site; PLN 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Łódź, Poland is seeking an Invoice to Pay Accountant to manage the accounts payable lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate payments and strong vendor relationships. The role works with Procurement, Finance, and internal stakeholders and uses automation, AI, and RPA tools to support end-to-end AP processes.

You will implement controls, assist with SOX compliance, monitor deadlines, respond to queries, and identify improvements in AP processes.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience as Invoice to Pay Accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and accounting principles.
• Fluent English required; Polish language skills are an asset.
• Experience in a BPO or Shared Services environment is an advantage.
• Professional accounting certifications or courses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Posting of purchase invoices in accordance with accounting standards.
• Handle exceptions and manually process invoices when automation cannot be applied.
• Monitoring payment deadlines and controlling the execution of payments.
• Replying to internal and external queries within agreed SLAs.
• Performing internal controls and ensuring SOX compliance.
• Follow existing process documentation and work instructions; use knowledge base and report gaps.
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• Cooperate with internal teams to ensure smooth AP operations.
• Identify and report recurring issues or improvement opportunities in AP processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP knowledge

Vendor relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

English language

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

The Invoice to Pay Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. This role requires working cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth end-to-end AP process, strong controls, and excellent vendor experience. In an environment where AI and RPA tools are commonly used, this role involves working with automated solutions that support the accounts payable process. The role includes checking the results produced by the systems, providing feedback when needed, and helping improve processes over time with guidance and support.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Posting of purchase invoices in accordance with the accounting standards
• Handle exceptions and manually process invoices when automation cannot be applied
• Monitoring payment deadlines and controlling the execution of payments
• Replying to internal and external queries within agreed SLAs
• Performing internal controls
• Ensure compliance with internal controls (including SOX) and audit requirements
• Follow existing process documentation and work instructions
• Use the internal knowledge base and report documentation gaps or needed updates
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues
• Cooperate with internal teams (e.g. Procurement, Accounting, Support) to ensure smooth AP operations
• Identify and report recurring issues or improvement opportunities in AP processes

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• Academic background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Experience as an Invoice to Pay Accountant or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and accounting principles
• Experience working with SAP
• Professional experience in a BPO or Shared Services environment is an advantage
• Fluent English required; additional languages are welcome
• Polish language skills are an asset
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer- and service-oriented mindset
• Additional accounting certifications or courses are a plus

Locations:

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range:

zł82,600.00 - zł113,520.00

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time