Junior AP Specialist (Part Time)

Overview

We are looking for a resource to join our Finance team with a focus on Accounts Payable within a multinational company. The role involves both operational and analytical responsibilities, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and monitoring of all supplier-related accounting activities. This part‑time role is based in Italy and reports to the Accounts Payable Business Manager.

Responsibilities

• Payment cycle management: verify and prepare daily payment batches (bank transfers, tax forms, international payments) to ensure timely processing.
• Invoice management process support: analyze and verify supplier invoice status, resolve discrepancies and answer supplier queries.
• Accounts reconciliation: compare payment records with bank statements and supporting documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies, preventing fraud.
• Compliance and risk: ensure compliance with financial regulations, anti‑money laundering (AML), and internal procedures.
• Interaction with treasury team and business: manage relationships with treasury team and business to ensure proper and diligent payment execution.
• Analyze AP performance metrics (payment accuracy, cycle times, aging reports) to identify trends, resolve issues, and drive process improvements.
• Support monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as the control owner for AP, guaranteeing full compliance with Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) requirements, lead internal control testing and coordinate with internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or procure‑to‑pay functions in a multinational environment.
• Strong communication skills and outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of SAP 4/HANA and AP workflow tools is a plus.
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within structured or multinational companies.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving attitude.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience.

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