Accounts Payable Specialist - Global Ops & Automation

Productos Familia S.A. (Essity Colombia); Lisboa; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is a global hygiene and health company seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Global Business Services team in Lisbon. You will handle end-to-end AP processes for a defined scope, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely posting while contributing to operational excellence.

You will collaborate across regions, support audits, drive process improvements, and coach colleagues. A Finance/Accounting degree, AP experience, SAP/ERP skills, and strong English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a comparable field.
• Proven experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Confident user of Office 365 tools with experience working in SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Collaborative and proactive professional who communicates clearly and adapts to change.
• Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Fluent in English; resumes should be in English.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Processing: Execute global accounts payable activities with accuracy and cost awareness.
• Invoice Management: Manage high-priority and complex invoices, ensuring timely resolution and correct posting.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to accounting principles and internal controls.
• Operational Support: Support day-to-day activities, including training and knowledge sharing.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits and audit findings resolution.
• Process Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and standardization.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration: Provide support across regions in a matrix organization.
• Automation Analysis: Identify automation opportunities within AP processes to increase efficiency.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

SAP / ERP experience

Office 365 proficiency

English proficiency

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Office 365

SAP

Job description

Essity is a global hygiene and health company seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Global Business Services team in Lisbon. You will handle end-to-end AP processes for a defined scope, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely posting while contributing to operational excellence.

You will collaborate across regions, support audits, drive process improvements, and coach colleagues. A Finance/Accounting degree, AP experience, SAP/ERP skills, and strong English are required.