The Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator professional will support the Center of Excellence (CoE) team in managing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, collaborating closely with the local Finance teams in the countries and an external Shared Service Center (DXC). This role will include activities related to invoice processing, supplier queries management, AP aging and the review of payment proposals. The professional is responsible for making sure that AP processes remain aligned and that global process standards are “anchored”.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Job Requirements / Skillset

• Independently manage the daily business in accounts payable, in collaboration with the countries’ Finance team and the external Shared Service Center
• Manage escalations in incoming accounts payable related queries from suppliers
• Review payment proposals and ensure a complete alignment with the countries’ compliance requirements
• Stop payment processes where required
• Monitor and control accounts payable aging
• Assist the BPO provider team (DXC) with the preparation of complex GRNI & Other Month End Accruals
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations
• Drive process standardization and reduce inefficiencies, acting as a guide for the shared services teams
• Actively support various projects, such as system implementations and process optimizations
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries related to AP processes

Education and experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on Accounts Payable preferred
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred

Critical success factors

• Strong understanding of global financial processes and standards with focus on Purchase to Pay processes, policies and best practices
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to identify errors and inconsistencies
• Strong communication skills for managing AP related queries from suppliers or delivering key insights to i.e. PTP Team Lead, CoE Accounting Manager, Reporting & Analytics team and Country Finance Heads
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders

Technical & language skills

• Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala)
• Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Proficiency in English

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