Finance Professional AP with German

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Responsibilities:

• Performs supplier invoice/credit memo receipt, capturing and processing, using the system landscape in use;
• Performs payment of invoices and other payment requests, in accordance to the due date or as communicated by the requestors
• Handles suppliers queries and disputes in timely manner;
• Performs processing and payment of the travel expenses to the concerned employee(s) in accordance with LSO;
• Performs monthly closing activities as per scope;
• Responsible to document all corresponding Internal Controls and follow all Compliance rules as per Internal Controls Matrix and CPP/ LPP;
• Supports local team in internal and external financial audits;
• Acts as back-up for colleagues who are on leave, as per the internal regulations;
• Prepares the training documentation for the AP process (systems, processing rules, exceptions, etc.); updating it with the new information received from the supervisors/direct manager;
• Learns new processes, when asked by the team leader or if the current activity is requiring it, in accordance with preparation and experience;
• Assures ad hoc support for projects, initiatives;
• Acts as consultant for other team members and is the first go-to person for operational queries.;
• Shows ability to manage own time schedule so to meet the established deadlines ;
• Proactively identifies any issues or risks and informs Team Lead, as well as suggests solutions;
• Identifies improvement opportunities and works towards standardization and harmonization of processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree and/ or experience in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field would be an advantage (min. 1 year experience);
• Mandatory German and English for business use;
• Fact-driven and strong analytical skills, detailed oriented to identify accuracy;
• Experience with MS Office (including Excel at a mid-level);
• Previous experience with ERP is a must (SAP S4, MS Dynamics NAV, SAP BYD, AS400);
• Previous experience in AP/AR processes is mandatory;
• Identifies improvement opportunities and works towards standardization and harmonization of processes;
• Very good communication skills;
• Ability to perform end-to-end process independently and ask for support when required;
• Ability to proactively identify any issue or risk and suggest solution;
• Ability to adjust to new situations and prioritize accordingly;
• Proactive implementation of sustainable change.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.