Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description At SNC-Lavalin, we all have a common goal. What matters to you, also matters to us. You are talented and motivated, ready to explore where the future takes you and interested in pursuing a carrier in the finance and accounting fields? Come and join us! We will help you achieve your full potential.

Who we are
We are one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world having more than 50,000 employees and offices in more than 100 countries. With over 100 years’ experience, our promise is to resolve complexities and bring integral solutions to life. We are holders of the long view. Our expertise touches every aspect of a project’s lifespan and we are committed to bringing value every step of the way. We develop solutions thought diligent and determined expertise, across sectors, divisions, and continents while being guided by our core values – Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Safety.

Here in Bucharest, we established our Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC) in 2014 and we are growing ever since. We are responsible for managing core finance processes such as Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash and Record-to-Report for the SNC-Lavalin entities in Canada and USA.

We are currently looking for skilled and enthusiastic candidates to fulfill the following position.

Accounts Payable Associate (Invoice Analysis) Job Description

This role is an exciting career opportunity for those of you who are fluent in English and who aspire to develop a carrier in the accounting and finance fields. As Accounts Payable Associate you will be mainly responsible for analyzing and processing supplier invoices as well as solving issues related to the Procure-to-Pay process.



To succeed in this role, you will need to pay attention to details, stay organized and take full ownership of the tasks related to invoice processing. You will have to analyze and investigate previous actions taken in the invoice processing cycle, identify potential issues/gaps and provide solutions in order to complete the process timely and accurately. This job requires frequent and direct communication with various internal and external stakeholders - project managers, costs controllers, buyers, external vendors, etc. You will be also closely collaborating with the team handling invoice payments in order to correct invoice entries to complete invoice processing within the expected deadlines.

Even if some prior experience in the accounting field will be considered as a plus, the position is also a good opportunity for people not related to finance and accounting as we will provide tools and training which will help you succeed in the role.



The Accounts Payable Associate is part of the Accounts Payable Team of SNC-Lavalin’s Finance Shared Service Centre based in Bucharest.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process supplier invoices
• Perform root cause analysis and identify solutions
• Perform vendor account reconciliations when needed
• Actively contribute to creation, completion or update of the training documents and working procedures
• Provide training to newcomers
• Identify process/system improvements opportunities and participate in their implementation
• Run reports and produce KPI’s (key performance indicators) when needed
• Perform other tasks related to invoice processing

Requirements

• Proficiency in English (French is a plus)
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay process is a plus
• Basic accounting knowledge is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Oracle or another ERP system is a plus
• Previous experience in Finance / Accounts Payable fields is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• University Degree (studies in Economics is plus) or relevant work experience

Capabilities and qualifications

• Strong team player
• Strong customer service orientation
• Attention to details paired with good analytical abilities
• Able to set priorities and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good communication skills
• Work experience in a shared services, process driven or service center environment is a plus

Our offer towards work-life balance

• Direct contract with SNC-Lavalin
• Motivational financial package & flexible benefits
• Team activities, team-building events, Fun@Work
• Employees Wellness Program – fresh fruits, free coffee and tea, chair message, employee wellness rooms
• Learning and Development programs, Career opportunities
• CSR & Sport activities
• Open and dynamic work environment
• Flexible working schedule organized in 2 shifts Monday to Friday (weekly rotation): 9:00 to 18:00 & 10:00 to 19:00
  

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

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