P2P Specialist - French/German Speaker

Randstad; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 28 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Randstad is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant in Lisbon to manage end-to-end AP processes within a new Shared Services Center. You will handle PO and non-PO invoices in SAP S/4HANA, ensure compliance, and support payments and reconciliations.

The role requires strong Excel skills and English fluency plus another European language. You will operate in a multinational environment with a focus on governance and process improvements.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (mandatory).
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or similar finance operations.
• Experience in Shared Services or multinational environments preferred.
• Practical experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong Excel capabilities for reporting and analysis.
• Fluency in English and one additional language (German, French, Spanish, Greek or Italian).

Responsabilidades

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP, ensuring policy, procurement, and tax compliance.
• Generate standard payments and run payment batches per schedules and approvals.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Procurement, requesters, and vendors.
• Perform vendor and trade creditor reconciliations and month-end close support.
• Assist in intercompany reconciliations and period-end controls.
• Maintain audit-ready AP documentation and support continuous improvement of P2P processes.

Conhecimentos

Accounts Payable & P2P

SAP S/4HANA

Advanced Excel

English fluency

Additional language

Internal controls

Analytics & reporting

Tax compliance

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

SAP S/4HANA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client is a global multinational leader in automation and Smart Living solutions (with around

6,000 employees across 60+ countries). Driven by a strong purpose, they design technologies that

make buildings more comfortable, secure, and sustainable, actively helping to reduce energy

consumption and carbon footprints worldwide.

The Challenge: A New Finance SSC in Lisbon

To support its continuous growth and strategic vision, the company is building a brand-new Finance Shared Services Center (SSC) in Lisbon. This hub will become the engine of their international operations, centralizing key transactional processes (such as Accounting and Credit Management) for Europe and North America.

Why join this project?

This is a unique opportunity to join a global project from the ground up. The company offers a true

"small-big company" environment—combining the structural strength and stability of a worldwide

leader with the closeness and agility of a human-sized team.

About the Job

The Accounts Payable Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant

processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims within the Shared Services

The role is responsible for end‐to‐end payment processing, vendor reconciliations, expense

administration, and financial analytics, while maintaining strong internal controls and alignment with global best practices. In addition to daily transactional responsibilities, the position actively supports continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, governance, and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non‐PO) in SAP, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procurement rules, and tax requirements.
• Generate standard payments and execute payment runs according to schedules and internal approval workflows.
• Manage invoice exceptions and resolve discrepancies through coordination with Procurement, business requestors, and vendors.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and trade creditor reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of balances.
• Monitor vendor invoices through proactive execution of system reports and follow‑up on outstanding items.
• Support assigned countries/entities in invoice processing, month‑end reporting, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review, clear, and manage open items, including document reversals, payment returns, and

corrections.

• Process urgent payments, void/stop payments, and special payment requests as required.
• Complete period‑end controls, certifications, and compliance checks in alignment with audit standards.
• Administer T&E processes: validate employee expenses, perform compliance checks, and prepare T&E reporting (period‑end and ad hoc).
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit‑ready documentation for all AP and T&E activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure efficient issue resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of P2P processes, including automation initiatives and
• optimization of workflows.
• Solid knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procure‑to‑Pay processes.
• Familiarity with tax compliance and invoice validation requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (mandatory).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros).
• Understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
• Ability to prepare AP reports, reconciliations, and analytics.

Qualifications & Experience

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field (mandatory).
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or similar finance operations.
• Experience in Shared Services or multinational environments preferred.
• Practical experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong Excel capabilities for reporting and analysis.
• Fluency in English and one of the additional languages (German, French, Spanish, Greek or Italian)

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a strategic global transformation project.
• A key leadership role with high visibility across all regions.
• Exposure to multinational operations and collaboration.
• Career progression within a growing and innovative finance framework.