Accounts Payable Senior Specialist with German
At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
One of our key ambitions is to get faster and leaner, and to move closer to the customer. Our Common Shared Services Finance department is providing internal services to Customers located both in the EMEA Region and Globally. To strengthen our Accounts Payable Team, we are looking for a Senior Specialist with strong working experience in Accounts Payable and proficiency in German and English. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our new organization!
Your responsibilities
- Operational tasks: processing independently complex transactions such as internal or 3rd party supplier invoices with adjustment of advances, retentions, deductions etc. and ensuring that they are processed in a timely and efficient manner; performing internal payment activities as well as necessary account reconciliations; preparing recurrent or ad-hoc management reports and weekly payments together with their processing; executing analysis and reports as assigned (i.e. GR/IR, open items, KPIs) and performing necessary activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting; carrying out internal control testing and prepares relevant documentation
- Stakeholder management: answering any queries received and participating inn business meetings to maximize our customer satisfaction
- Continuous improvement: collaborating with other teams in continuous improvement activities and initiatives focusing on delivering efficiency, transparency and standardization
- Development of others: supporting development of less experienced colleagues by acting as SME for assigned area as well as act as Team Leader deputy when necessary
Your background
- At least 4 years of experience in Accounts Payable
- Previous experience in Finance Shared Services environment, preferably for a global company
- Obligatory knowledge of ERPs and strong user knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Proficient in German is a must
- Proficient in English
- Good organizational skills as well as strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Team player with coordination skills
- Demonstrating advanced understanding of financial accounting, reporting and internal control as an asset
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com