Accounts Payable with English
Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2015 the company employed a total workforce of 17 213. In the financial year 2015, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 5.807 billion for its continuing businesses. The company reports in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. Clariant's corporate strategy is based on five pillars: increase profitability, reposition portfolio, add value with sustainability, foster innovation and R&D, and intensify growth.
The person on this position will be responsible for processing of received invoices, based on country language, utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP). Will be also responsible for monitoring open invoice reports and ensuring aged invoices are followed up on a timely basis.
Responsibilities:
- Processing and reviewing invoices in accordance with company procedures;
- Verifying appropriate approvals of invoices, investigate, resolve accounts payable issues;
- Assisting in various month end closing related works;
- Handling vendor request by phone and email;
- Keeping organized environment in daily tasks;
- Follow established policies, procedures and methods to achieve metrics and targets;
- Deliver external/internal client satisfaction;
- Actively participate in the continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Minimum certificate of secondary education (preferably a University degree);
- 1 year of professional experience on a similar role (1+ years would be an advantage);
- Basic knowledge of accounting is a must;
- Excel, Word and Outlook professional working competency;
- Basic SAP knowledge is a must;
- Strong motivation to work in a complex organization focused on result and KPIs - strong customer service skills.
Language Skills:
- English: Fluent written and spoken.
We offer:
- A rewarding challenge to develop skills in the financial area;
- An opportunity to be part of a team with great enthusiasm for the business and for delivering top class financial service;
- Work with talented and highly professional colleagues, in a culture that is collaborative, respectful and committed to your professional development;
- Internal and external trainings;
- Career development within our organization;
- Benefits such as gym membership, private health care.
