Our client is a successful global asset manager. They are hiring a Paris based, Accounts Payable Associate for their Finance function. Key responsibilities include:
- Handle the full supplier invoice cycle, from receipt and recording to payment, and follow up the invoice approval workflow, across European and US entities.
- Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, handling queries on invoices, payments and account statements.
- Perform verification of vendor bank information details, in line with internal fraud-prevention controls.
- Maintain the internal database of vendors, in particular, with up-to-date contracts, key terms, renewal and termination dates.
- Review and track supplier invoices against budget.
- Reconcile payments against bank and cash movements and support the month-end accounts payable close.
- Co-ordination of employee expenses process across European and US entities.
The successful candidate:
- Previous experience in an accounts payable or accounting role.
- Fluent in both French and English.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel.
- Previous experience with invoice and expense management tools
- Rigorous, well-organised and detail-oriented.
- Proactive and autonomous within assigned processes – able to take ownership of the accounts payable process.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with external and internal counterparts.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.