P2P - Account Payables Accountant (m/f/d)

About Straumann Group

The Straumann Group (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence. It unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation and quality in replacement, corrective and digital dentistry, including Anthogyr, ClearCorrect, Medentika, Neodent, NUVO, Straumann and other fully/partly owned companies and partners. In collaboration with leading clinics, institutes and universities, the Group researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics, orthodontic aligners, biomaterials and digital solutions for use in tooth correction, replacement and restoration or to prevent tooth loss.

Summary of the position

• Responsible for the account payables for entities within the Shared Service Center
• To complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
• Day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Plan, organize and manage own workload with colleagues and substitute colleagues during their absence.
• To suggest changes to internal department procedures as identified and to be involved in the continuous improvement of processes

Key Activities

• Responsible for sub-ledger accounts in SAP including the following tasks:
• Responsible for invoice postings and payment run
• Cleaning and clarification of open vendor items including maintenance of vendor master data
• Setting up new vendors in SAP
• Clarification of accounting issues with the corresponding local teams like purchasing department, facility department and others
• Processing incoming emails in the shared inbox
• Supporting in the preparation of monthly and annual closing including audits
• Active involvement in projects related to the improvement of the P2P process

Requirements

• Commercial education and further education in Finance
• Prior work experience in an international finance environment in a finance department
• Strong knowledge in SAP FI and MM and all other modules are an asset.
• Fluent in English is mandatory and another language is an asset.
• Good IT skills and confident in the use of Microsoft Office
• Be able to handle more different countries within the Shared Service Center
• Good organizational and workload management skills specifically with the ability to prioritize own work and reprioritize when necessary.
• Be flexible regarding workload and time optimization.
• Personal/Competencies
• Ability to work in an international matrix environment, with strong support attitude for the countries, enjoying investigating in business transactions with high motivation in improving performance and processes.
• Exact, accurate and reliable working style; highly motivated, straight-forward thinking and performance-driven professional with “can-do” attitude, willing to go “the extra mile”.
• Team player with open, positive attitude and respect for others, building on core behaviours such as customer focus, build trust and create opportunities.
• High level of integrity, commitment and ethics
• Able to respond to changing priorities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: Germany : Freiburg || Spain : Madrid

Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%

Requisition ID: 15753