Finance - EU Accounts Payable System Expert

RSD Europe is part of the RSD division within the CCG group, which is Europe's leading supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and services used in scientific research, safety, healthcare and academia sectors. Seeking an Accounts Payable System Expert who will support the European AP team. You will support the European Accounts Payable teams to meet their objectives and identify areas of automation, ensure systems are working as expected and identify improvements that can be made for the AP tasks. You will partner with a broad number of external and internal business partners, such as Vendors, Warehouses, Distribution Centres, Product Management, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Rebate Teams, Compliance & Audit. What you will do:

• Monitor and analyse accounts payable metrics with the results shared with the AP Management team
• Help implement AP performance metrics across Europe alongside the Management team
• Run & review period end reports for AP Management team identifying areas of focus
• Be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable systems and software, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Update Exchange Rates on Finance System for all of Europe
• Support the European AP team on technical issues
• Support the development of new Bot's to improve automation for the European AP team, using Gene AI technology
• Monitor the efficiency of existing Bot's and ensure timely resolution of blocking issues or critical issues as they arise.
• External and Internal Audit support - be the first point of contact for the European AP team ensuring all deliverables are met
• Provide operational support for the European AP team to ensure critical deadlines are met
• Participate and support Accounts Payable & Treasury standardization & harmonization improvement initiatives
• Supervise and research Goods In-Transit and Goods Received Not invoiced and resolve discrepancies/issues
• Be the AP dedicated contact for the IBS ERP system issues and complete all future IBS testing requirements
  
  Degree or equivalent level qualification is distinct advantage or relevant years of experience and of work-related accounting experience., Experience with system management is a distinct advantage., Ability to quickly learn organisation specific computer applications, ability to learn accounting principles.
• Good spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partners, English required.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and IBS
• High attention to detail and accuracy is a critical component of role.
• Positive attitude & ability to empower others.
• Has experience with 'Procure to Pay' and 'Cash allocation' processes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and continuously seeks for improvement opportunities.
• Has good commercial awareness.
  
  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are essential to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop unique career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $35 billion, you'll discover endless opportunities to grow an exciting career as part of the world leader serving science.