Ap Accountant

**JOB TITLE**: AP Accountant

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The AP accountant is responsible for processing the supplier invoices efficiently in Microsoft Dynamics. Furthermore, the AP accountant is responsible for communication with suppliers in order to ensure a good relationship.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review, verify & register purchase invoices (involving purchase order matching), credit notes, cost invoices, staff expense reportsinto Microsoft Dynamics on a daily basis
- Dealing with all purchase invoice enquiries from suppliers and also handle reminders
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies (e.g blocked invoices). Work closely with external vendors and internal colleagues to respond to inquiries
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions (open vendor lines, supplier statement reconciliation)
- Preparing payment batches while monitoring cash for discount opportunities
- Maintain vendor files
- Assist and participate to month end closing process
- Provide supporting documentation for audits

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
- GENERAL:
**o Adhering to Principles & Values**: Upholds ethics, values and integrity
- ESSENTIAL:
**o Working with people**: Demonstrates and interest in understanding of others. Adapts to the team and builds team spirit. Recognizes the contribution of others. Listens, consults others and communicates proactively. Supports and cares for others

**o Analyzing**: Analyses numeric data, verbal data and all other sources of information. Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem. Makes rational judgments and produces workable solutions to a range of problems.

**o Following Instructions & Procedures**: Appropriately follows instructions, procedures and policies. Complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.

**o Writing and reporting**: Writes clearly, succinctly, correctly and convincingly. Avoids the unnecessary use of jargon and complicated language and structures information.
- DESIRABLE:
**o Coping with Pressures & Setbacks**: Copes with unforeseen and/or pressurized situations. Keeps emotions under control, maintains a positive outlook at work and handles criticism well.

**o Adapting & Responding to Change**: Adapts and accepts change/new ideas and makes positive use of the opportunities it presents.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS
- FULL PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY

**o Language 1**: English
- PROFESSIONAL WORKING PROFICIENCY

**o Language 2**: At least 1 European Language apart from English