Our client, a leading global organisation, is looking for an available immediately an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in their Cork based office for a 12-month temporary position. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your P2P and general accounting expertise within a compliance-driven setting and support their team on an implementation project within the Accounts Payable function.
Key Responsibilities
* Become the Subject Matter Expert for the purchase-to-pay process concerning clinical trial investigator payments. This includes:
* Vendor creation and management.
* Purchase order (PO) creation and maintenance.
* Tracking trial budgets against POs to ensure appropriate allocation across sites based on patient enrolment.
* Resolving issues related to rejected invoices and following up with vendors for outstanding invoices.
* Ensure full understanding and compliance with all relevant procurement, legal, and financial requirements and procedures.
* Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve operational issues.
* Lead on Metrics, including comprehensive analysis and reporting from various ERP systems.
* Liaise effectively with third parties to maintain strong operational relationships.
* Provide essential business support to the associate team for clinical trials startup and ongoing administration.
* Anticipate and adapt to dynamically changing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by providing valuable feedback and sharing learned insights.
* Participate in business planning and budgeting processes, completing necessary analysis and meeting reporting requirements.
* Ensure team adherence to document management processes.
* Assist teams in reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, flowcharts, and reference documents, ensuring they are live and current.
* Serve as Learning Lead, guiding new hires and trainers during induction periods.
* Act as SOX & Operational Controls Lead for the Finance & Business Support Teams.
Key Requirements
* 2-3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or General Accounting function within a high volume and fast paced environment.
* Experience using SAP in a finance function essential.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft of Excel
* Third level finance related qualification a distinct advantage
* Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
* A strong appreciation for, or experience within, a compliance-driven environment.
* Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
* Exceptional analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail, capable of handling complex data.
* Proven ability to effectively prioritise tasks and complete key deliverables within deadlines.
* Excellent active listening and communication skills.
* Adept at working within a global team environment, communicating effectively with internal business partners at all levels and disciplines, as well as external partners and vendors.
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