AP Coordinator

Country: Belgium 
City: Ternat 
Req ID: 502996
 

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We have an opportunity for an  Accounts Payable Coordinator who'll bring a positive  impact on both the team and processes.

Your profile:

Leadership & Team Spirit: You are a responsible team player with strong coaching and leadership skills. Your positive attitude inspires and motivates your colleagues.

Experience & Knowledge: You have extensive experience in Accounts Payable (invoice processing, payments) and are familiar with analytical invoice processing (e.g., cost centers, financial dimensions). Additionally, you have a solid understanding of accounting.

Strong Communicator: You have excellent communication skills and can effectively interact with colleagues and suppliers.

Analytical Mindset: You excel at analyzing data and can quickly identify the root of a problem.

Reliable Partner: You are discreet and reliable, especially when dealing with confidential information.

Critical Eye: You have a keen eye for detail and are not afraid to critically assess processes, always with an eye on improvement.

Job Description:

As an Accounts Payable Coordinator, you play a key role in managing and optimizing our AP team and processes.

You combine your experience with leadership skills, process improvement expertise, and a collaborative spirit.

Your key responsibilities:

• You are a connecting force within the team, working closely with operational departments to achieve optimal results. You will take functional responsibility for two colleagues within Accounts Payable.
• Process Optimization: Together with the Head of Accounting and Finance Manager, you will streamline and improve local processes, especially given the upcoming renewal of accounting systems. You will play a crucial role in the change management that comes with this transition.
• Invoice Processing: You ensure the flawless and efficient processing of incoming invoices and provide extra support during month-end closings to guarantee the accuracy of the financial data.
• Financial Management: You monitor bank statements and ensure timely payments. Additionally, you are the point of contact for the treasury department regarding zero balancing and cash forecast data.
• Relationship Management: You build strong, effective relationships with internal departments and external partners to ensure everyone is aligned.
• Compliance & SOX: You ensure that all AP processes comply with internal regulations and SOX requirements.
• Vendor Management: You maintain solid working relationships with vendors and ensure smooth collaboration with managers and operational teams.
• Dispute Resolution: When invoice issues arise, you take the lead in resolving them. You handle escalations from suppliers and operational teams with care and efficiency.
• Follow-up: You promptly and effectively resolve non-approved or unresolved invoices, always aiming for process improvement.
• Month and Year-End Closing: You support month- and year-end closings by estimating provisions and reconciling accounts payable. 

To succeed in this role you need:

• Knowledge of different ERP systems (Navision, DB fact, SAP) 
• Strong communications skills in Dutch, English & French
• A first successful experience in a similar role is a plus
• You have at least 5 years experience in accounting
• Can do attitude 
• Ambition

What we offer?

• We are a global business, looking to attract and retain the best talent
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working dependent on your role
• A range of other benefits, specific to your role and depending on where in the world you join us i.e. health care, medical insurance, discounted shopping
• Ongoing personal learning and development support

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are commited to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.