Accounts Payable Expert

Company Description

We are the METRO Global Solution Center! Our motto, "We make it count," reflects our belief that accounting is more than just numbers - it's about creating impactful solutions, driving meaningful change, and always counting for more. As a proud member of the METRO/MAKRO family, a leading international wholesaler with over 86,000 employees across 30+ countries, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Our inclusive and diverse community promotes collaboration, personal development, and dedication to achieving our goals together. 

The main objective of LUCA program is to successfully upgrade METRO’s Finance to SAP S/4HANA to ensure business continuity and avoid security and compliance risks. The LUCA program is, in addition, a critical enabler of METRO’s strategy to achieve standardization, harmonization, and centralization.  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Expert with solid SAP expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting our AP/VIM Module lead within a global ERP rollout, ensuring efficient and streamlined procurement processes, and optimizing the use of SAP AP and Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) modules within the organization. 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Stand-in for AP/VIM Module Lead: support the module lead in overseeing the entire AP processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulations, and laws
• Roll-Out Management: support the Module Lead in managing the future roll-out waves for all remaining Metro companies, being exclusively responsible for single companies in these waves
• SAP AP Module Optimization: Ensure successful implementation and optimization of AP module, providing guidance and support to the team on SAP functionalities 
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements as well as trigger continuous improvement in the respective processes. Support creation and updating of process documentation and training materials
• Support Stakeholder Management: Support relationship management with key stakeholders and internal teams, and most importantly with process owners and country/shared service center experts. Ensure that all P2P processes are integrated and synchronized with business needs 

Qualifications

Qualification and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in AP process stream with a proven track record in managing such processes and implementing SAP solutions. Knowledge of VIM is of an advantage
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Project Management: strong project management skills with the ability to guide and motivate a team are an absolute must. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel: Around 20-25% of working time 

Additional Information

We provide:  

• Stable employment in an international corporation, which is constantly growing
• Chance to expand knowledge and experience in various areas
• Private medical care and group insurance, also for family members
• Cash benefits as part of the Social Benefits Fund, i.e., Christmas allowance 
• A monthly salary supplement for knowing an additional language
• Co-financed sports card
• Team and company integrations after hours
• Hybrid or remote work