Arabic Speaking AP Associate, EAME

We are very excited to welcome a new Arabic Speaking Accounts Payable Associate to our team!
The role is based in our Budapest GSS (hybrid model combining office & remote work). You’ll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems.
The main goal of this role: Handle and process AP invoices for your region and provide support to reach P2P team objectives. Maintain SAP module information.
Oversee end-to-end AP process for your region with handling more complex tasks and exceptions. Create different reports based on need and keep them accurate. Supporting the team with solving more complex tasks.

Your tasks in this role:

• Validate, approve and post PO and non-PO invoices Calculate VAT, tax and withholding tax
• Check and verify supplier documentation for compliance with country legal & tax requirements
• Pay vendors by scheduling payment runs
• Respond to all vendor enquiries regarding finance and manage exceptions
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including vendors, facilities and colleagues
• Handle complex issues escalated from analyst level. Escalate it to coordinator level in case no resolution.
• Provide support to P2P team objective
• Suggest process improvements where possible
• Other duties as ordered by the direct manager
• Create and take action on aging and payment-on-time accounts payable reports periodically with special focus on month ends; Ensure the accuracy of the reports
• Based on the Q-analysis and priorities, cascade the invoice processing priorities to Analysts
• Check debit balances regularly and ensure payment is received for outstanding credits
• Prepare periodic analyses of vendor and PIT accounts
• Ensure SOX compliance and proper reporting for audit purposes

Requirements:

• Good command of Arabic and English both verbal and written is a must
• At least 2-3 years of experience in similar field, minimum 1,5 years specifically in Accounts Payables area. 
• College graduate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or accounting professional equivalent.  
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft tools. 
• A good understanding of general accounting processes. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and providing high level customer service. 
• Being a team player with a can-do-mentality. 
• Someone who is independent, reliable, adaptable and eager to learn about systems. 

Benefits:

• HO opportunity (3 days/week) 
• Professional onboarding process 
• Multinational and supporting environment 
• Cafeteria, health insurance 
• Training opportunities 
• Learning and development programs 
• Team building 

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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