AP & AR Compliance

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Description of the Job

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable compliance role is responsible for the supervision of a team of 10.

The role will ensure payment runs, compliance & internal controls are followed by using the correct procedures, and apply financial processes and tools, processes involving financial flows and transactions, local legal and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Applies specific finance and transactional knowledge in key finance processes. Supports in the definition of structures and principles ensuring harmonization with other entities as required. Defines the accounting structure and principles for general accounting and other financial and administrative transactions and supports the harmonization with subsidiaries.

Required Skills

Highly experienced team leader

Thorough knowledge of AP Ledger 

Knowledge of Purchase to Pay Process

Competent use of Excel, Word and Outlook to allow efficient communication internally and externally

Knowledge of SAP essential

Can do' Professional attitude/ self starter requiring minimal supervision

Tasks - to include

Day to day local management of the New NEO AP, AR & BA team

Coach and develop the team/Team building

Work with NEO Manager & team on Process & System Improvements

Work with NEO Manager and update team on Compliance

Payment Runs (external and Interco) including exception reports why suppliers can’t be paid, DociLink to ensure all invoices are attached

Quarterly review of key AP transactions, to ensure no conflict of interest (SOD)

Bank Detail changes are checked on the day of the payment run

FEX KPI’s are produced on a monthly basis

Reporting for ADS management and General Procurement on a monthly basis

BWH Creditors report produced monthly

AP Forensics tool is used to check for duplicate payments

Deal with external auditors

ERM

Configure Next Evo to allow supplier invoices to be booked automatically

Non PO compliance, reporting of invoices

Review of supplier statements

Analysis Debit balances are propose actions

E-NESS (BDSI)

Legal Platform (Legal tool for receiving legal invoices)

Key Relationships

HO NEO

Procurement

Internal Customers/Business Contacts

VAT Team

AR/AP/BA colleagues

Finance Team

Treasury Team

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.