ASAP: Accounts Payable Specialist 50%

• 18 months temporary mission
• Drive process improvements in a dynamic international setting

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing business needs, they are looking for an experienced finance professional who can join at short notice and contribute from day one.

Job Description

• Manage the validation, processing, and documentation of invoices, credit notes, and related transactions
• Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies, payment issues, debit balances, and unapplied cash items
• Monitor and reconcile GR/IR accounts, ensuring accurate financial records
• Provide high-quality support and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding AP-related queries
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operational teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation processes
• Participate in and lead process improvement initiatives within Procure-to-Pay operations
• Identify inefficiencies, challenge existing processes, and recommend data-driven improvements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
• Maintain accurate process documentation, procedures, and control evidence

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations
• Previous experience in a shared services or international environment is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, procurement, and supply chain processes
• Hands-on SAP experience, ideally within FI and MM modules
• Experience working with ERP and workflow management systems
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Fluent English and strong command of either German or French
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

• 50% role for a 10 months mission
• Opportunity to join a respected international organisation
• Broad exposure to finance and operational stakeholders
• High-visibility role with process improvement responsibilities
• Collaborative and professional working environment

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7087537

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Accounts Payable

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Where

Basel

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-082026-7087537