Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing and Verification: Manage the end-to-end process of vendor invoice management, including receipt, verification, and processing of invoices using SAP systems. This includes daily alignments with all other Procure to Pay (P2P) team members responsible for other parts of the E2E process
- Support successful rollout management: Managing roll-out waves for all remaining METRO companies. Lead and deliver Fit to template workshops, analyze local requirements and secure standardization of processes in general
- Automation and System Integration: Utilize SAP ERP integrations automation tools as well as general AI options to streamline invoice processing and reduce manual errors
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all vendor invoice activities comply with legal and financial standards. Support of E-Invoice implementation covering local legal requirements
- Improvement and Dispute Resolution: Oversee the end-to-end vendor invoice management process, from receipt to payment and review existing process about continuous improvement opportunities. Support resolving discrepancies related to invoice amounts, pre-approval discrepancies, and overbilling efficiently
- Collaboration and Process Improvement: Work closely with Finance, Process Owners, Procurement, IT, and other departments to identify outdated processes, and implement best practices in vendor invoice management
Qualifications
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business informatics, business administration
- Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Solid knowledge (min. 5 years) in Financial Accounting, specifically Accounts Payable
- Proven experience (min. 5 years) in large scale SAP transformations projects and specifically in VIM solution, SAP Financial Processing and Invoice Verification is essential. Familiarity with SAP-MM, SAP Ariba and other related systems is highly desirable, as well as understanding of vendor management best practices, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively handle vendor interactions and work with cross-functional teams
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
- Willingness to travel (around 20-25% of working time)
