Accounts Payable Analyst

Sensient Technologies Careers; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer, Sensient Technologies, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for a temporary 6-month role. You'll manage AP processes, optimize vendor payments, and collaborate with internal teams. Fluency in German and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields are required. Join us for a comprehensive onboarding experience and excellent salary benefits.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefit offerings

Development opportunities

Thorough training experience during onboarding

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken) is required.
• Experience with integrated business systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and optimize vendor payments.
• Process AP invoices for global business units.
• Participate in month-end close activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related fields

Job description

In this role, your main responsibility is to effectively manage Accounts Payable and optimize vendor payments without disrupting business operations. This requires strict adherence to daily processes, the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and collaboration with various internal teams to resolve discrepancies. Please note that this is a 6-month temporary role.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU SPEAK GERMAN

What you’ll do:

• Process raw and non-raw material AP invoices (3-way match) for global business units
• Investigate received but not invoiced purchase order receipts
• Participate in month-end close activities and communicate with internal customers and departments
• Assist with invoice receipt, storage, and approval processes
• Perform vendor account reconciliations as needed

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or any related fields
• Experience with integrated business systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for fast data manipulation
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle increasing complexity
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commercial mindset
• Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken)

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient Technologies Corporation:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

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