Accountant

For our client in FRIBOURG we are looking for an O2P ACCOUNTANT (100%) for an 8-MONTH contract.

DURATION: ASAP FOR 8 MONTHS

LOCATION: FRIBOURG

Workload: 100%

About the role:

The O2P Accountant should act as resolver for difficult invoices and supports account reconciliations as well as resolution of aged items. Key Account Manager for specific suppliers building and maintaining close relationship performing regular account reconciliations to ensure clean books and to avoid issue escalation.

Tasks & Responsibilities: 

. Work on strategic projects ie company spin-off to ensure accurate split of AP transactions.
. Key point of contact for auditors and project team
. General support of follow-up and resolution activities reg. invoice processing
. Close collaboration and active involvement within the O2P processing stream and R2R accountants
. Support resolution of difficult invoice processing cases
. Executes related NFCM controls
. Month-end closing activities
. Month-end closing prep eg re-class of pre-paid, debit-credit re-class
. RNV recon, investigation/resolution
. Pro-active follow-up activities for aged items (incl. aged Direct Debit)
. Perform related NFCM controls (SOX Compliance)
. Initiates training of company associates, partners and vendors
. Pro actively identifies areas for improvement using best practices
. Drive continuous knowledge improvement
. Deliver input to relevant SOPs and work instructions
. Participate to internal and external projects and initiatives
. Train other team members and onboard new joiners
. Acting as super users for SAP, Showcase, BW, JDE, Excel and on-boarding specialist

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: 

. EDUCATION: University degree or equivalent education in Accounting/Finance
. LANGUAGES: Fluent English and at least 1 other European languages - German, French, Italian, Spanish/Portuguese. 
. EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years in Finance & Accounting with proven track record. Experience in big O2P projects is a serious asset
. IT: Master ERP systems (SAP, JDE) and Microsoft Office package 
. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Profound understanding of accounting principles. 
. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: Financial accounting process know-how. 
. Legal (statutory) regulations 
. Project management experience

SOFT SKILLS:

. Ability to organize and manage work
. Challenges status quo
. Thoroughness (excellent attention to detail)
. Strong analytical skills
. Has good problem identification and resolution skills
. Good communication skills (oral, written, and listening)
. Demonstrates initiative, customer and result orientation
. Able to work without direct supervision, team player
. Fast learner for IT applications and processes
. Coaching and training capabilities

Are you available immediately, have experience working in pharmaceutical area?

Please send your complete CV in English. For further details feel free to call me. I am looking forward to receiving your application.