Accounts Payable Specialist North & Central Europe
Flexible, IT
About us
Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.
At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.
Global Finance
The Global Finance Department — which includes also Global Procurement and ICT — is committed to continuously improving the Chiesi Group’s performance and governance. It plays a key role in strategic corporate operations thanks to its contribution across all areas of the Group, from geographical to global, and from business to departmental. To guide the Chiesi Group in its short-, medium- and long-term decisions, the Team defines clear targets and develops action plans to achieve them effectively
Who we are looking for
This is what you will do
POSITION CONTEXT
Global Capabilities Network (GCN) is an organization which offers services to all Chiesi Companies. The goal is to provide scalable, sustainable, and streamlined service delivery in the area of Accounts Payable process.
Position plays an active role in the transition processes of Accounts Payable to GCN organization; actively contributes to the process improvement and standardization initiatives.
POSITION PURPOSE
Ensure the delivery and execution of AP services. Facilitate and manage communication and issue resolution between external vendors as well as internal customers.
Acts as Single Point of Contact to local unit on Accounts Payable related matters. All activities are engaged in establishing and enhancing the satisfaction of internal and external customers and stakeholders.
You will be responsible for
- Manage the supplier database (master data)
- Analyze contracts and related expenses reports
- Vendor invoice processing and issue resolution in relation to the invoices
- Preparing payment proposals
- Prepare various reports and analysis
- Prepare accounts payable account reconciliations
- Month-end close process: work with other departments (General Ledger and Local Finance) to close open issues and manage the accounting period following the company’s closing deadline
- Provide analytics as requested by AP TL or the local team
- Support the operations connected to Audits and special requests
- Assist Chiesi Colleagues in administrative matters connected to external vendors
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the local Finance and Business
- Act in compliance with country accounting legislation, tax laws and standards
- Contributes to quality and continuous improvement goals, supports process simplification and activities assigned by TL
- Support on ad hoc projects
You will need to have
- Economic background and familiar with accounting principles
- At least 2 years of experience in an accounting role
- Fluent English
- Strong IT skills: Proficient in MS Office, XL
- Team worker, positive-minded and open to learn
We would prefer for you to have
- Preferably, knowledge of the Italian language.
- knowledge of SAP
- Experience with international companies
- Knowledge of additional languages (es. German, Polish..)
Location
Flexible, with the expectation of coming to Parma when necessary.
What we offer
No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.
We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.
Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
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