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Job DescriptionPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
As an accountant you will be part of a team responsible for performing tasks within the Purchase to Pay (P2P) Process regarding supplier invoice booking.
The performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI’s (timely, accurate).
REPORTING LINE
P2P (Purchase to Pay) Team Leader
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processing of incoming invoices – with PO (including manual matching) and non-PO
- Handling rentals, travel agency, utilities and other recurring invoices
- Managing open interface
- Verifying that invoices comply with policies and procedures
- Providing support and documentation during Internal and External Audits
- Performing controls according to ICOFR framework
- Assisting with monthly KPI preparation
- Involvement in improvement initiatives/projects
PROFILE
- Secondary School (or higher) in Finance/Accounting – required
- Preferably minimum 1 year of working experience in a relevant finance/accounting function – nice to have
- Experience with European country clients/suppliers will be an asset – nice to have
- Knowledge and attitude in administrative processes – required
- Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility - required
- Able to work independently - required
- Strong team player - required
- Customer service oriented - required
- Good analytical and problem solving skills - required
- Detail oriented - required
- Positive and learning attitude - required
- Focus on achieving results and continuous improvement - required
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Fluent in finance terminology - required
- English with minimal good reading and speaking skills (B1), business English - required
- Good written and verbal communication skills - required
- Experience (intermediate level) in working with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point) - required
- Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance
Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting / Finance – required experience in PAYMENTS (if this experience is within an SSC environment it is an advantage)
General knowledge of accounting principles
Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
Familiarity with excel – intermediate leveL
Skills Required
- Secondary School in Finance/Accounting
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting / Finance
- Fluent in finance terminology
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate experience in MS Office applications
- Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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What We Do
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.
