Accounts Payable Representative - Travel and Expenses

Job description

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

·  To perform transactional operations on a day-to-day basis, according to operational procedures, respecting service, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction targets.
·  To strive for continuous improvement of activities in which involved, by submitting/generating Continuous Improvement (CI) ideas.

We count on you for:

·  Run operations in a single ERP - expense processing tool (Concur)
·  Posting of expense reports in SAP
·  Legitimacy check of expense reports
·  Account reconciliation
·  Requests for corrections and their validation according to the standard procedures
·  T&E/Pcard administration activities
·  Day-to-day interaction with internal or external stakeholders, using defined communication channels.
·  Run T&E operations based on Operational Procedures documentation and treat errors that are described in the documentation.
·  Respect quantitative, quality, and timing targets for the assigned tasks (e.g. check results/reconciliation of performed transactions).
·  Ensure up-to-standard service delivery, correct processing of data, and maintenance of the system.
·  Perform problem-solving for non-complex issues: Solve errors and problems based on the solutions given in the documentation.
·  Escalate any process that cannot be performed based on given documentation to a Specialist/Team Leader.
·  Contribute to improvements with suggestions.
·  Propose documentation changes/improvements.
·  Maintain & develop knowledge about group policies, operational procedures, and tools.
·  Apply Group and local rules, policies, and procedures, within their domain

You can count on us for:

·  Being accompanied, listened to, coached, and challenged
·  Developing your Accounts Payable expertise
·  Exposing yourself to an international environment

You will bring:

·  Knowledge and experience working in SAP environment, especially WP1 PF1 and PI1 (mandatory)
·  Fluency in English (written and spoken)
·  Knowledge of Excel/Google Sheet (mandatory)
·  Organizational skills
·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks.
·  Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
·  Attention to detail to maintain the highest operational standards.
·  French knowledge is nice to have

You will get:

·  Competitive salary and benefits package
·  16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
·  Training platform for all employees
·  Free language courses (24 languages available)
·  Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information:

·  Hybrid working model (1 to 2x a week at the office)
·  The office is located in Carnaxide, Lisbon

About us

·  Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
·  At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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