Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert

1 week ago

Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania Servier România Full time €30,000 - €60,000 per year

Bucharest – 2 office days/week

Reports to: Transition & AP Manager

The Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a key specialist within the Accounts Payable team in the Shared Services Centre (SSC). This role focuses on driving process excellence through standardization, harmonization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within Accounts Payable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Standardization and Transition Support:

  • Design, document, and implement standardized Accounts Payable processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Support transitions and migrations, coordinating with project teams to facilitate seamless transfer of Accounts Payable activities to SSC.
  • Assess process gaps and propose remediation actions during transitions.

Continuous Improvement Support:

  • Identify and analyze process inefficiencies through data-driven assessments and stakeholder feedback.
  • Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.
  • Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and track improvement initiatives.

Technical Expertise:

  • Act as the go-to expert for complex Accounts Payable issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Support automation and digitalization initiatives, collaborating with IT and process teams.
  • Offer expert input in design reviews, change requests, and testing activities related to Accounts Payable process or system enhancements.

Process Controls Improvement:

  • Evaluate and strengthen internal controls within the Accounts Payable cycle to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  • Conduct assessments and process walk-throughs, identifying weaknesses and proposing corrective measures.
  • Develop and implement standardized control initiatives and promote a strong control culture.

Knowledge Management:

  • Maintain, update, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions for all Accounts Payable processes.
  • Ensure documentation is comprehensive, current, and easily accessible.
  • Facilitate training and onboarding for new team members.

Requirements:

  • University Degree in Accounting/Economics/related field
  • Continuous Improvement & Project Management qualifications
  • English proficiency
  • 5-10 years' experience in Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense (T&E) processes in a mature Shared Services environment
  • Proficiency in SAP Accounts Payable (SAP S/4HANA), TM2S, Concur
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and logic
  • Experience in Project Management and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proven experience in managing transition knowledge transfer processes
  • Demonstrated operational experience leading an Accounts Payable team is highly desired
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Agile mindset, open to change and shifting priorities
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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