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Job Role - AP CoordinatorThe Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator professional will support the Center of Excellence (CoE) team in managing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, collaborating closely with the local Finance teams in the countries and an external Shared Service Center (DXC). This role will include activities related to invoice processing, supplier queries management, AP aging and the review of payment proposals. The professional is responsible for making sure that AP processes remain aligned and that global process standards are “anchored”.Key Responsibilities Minimum Job Requirements / SkillsetIndependently manage the daily business in accounts payable, in collaboration with the countries’ Finance team and the external Shared Service CenterManage escalations in incoming accounts payable related queries from suppliersReview payment proposals and ensure a complete alignment with the countries’ compliance requirementsStop payment processes where requiredMonitor and control accounts payable agingAssist the BPO provider team (DXC) with the preparation of complex GRNI & Other Month End AccrualsAssist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulationsDrive process standardization and reduce inefficiencies, acting as a guide for the shared services teamsActively support various projects, such as system implementations and process optimizationsProvide support during internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries related to AP processesEducation and experienceUniversity degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on Accounts Payable preferredExperience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferredCritical success factorsStrong understanding of global financial processes and standards with focus on Purchase to Pay processes, policies and best practicesExcellent attention to detail; ability to identify errors and inconsistenciesStrong communication skills for managing AP related queries from suppliers or delivering key insights to i.e. PTP Team Lead, CoE Accounting Manager, Reporting & Analytics team and Country Finance HeadsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholdersTechnical & language skillsProficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala)Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skillsProficiency in EnglishInterfaces withSuppliersLocal employeesPTP AccountantsPTP Team LeadReporting & Analytics teamAccounting ManagerCountry Finance Heads