Keywords Studios, a leading provider of international media localization, translation, voice recording, and content creation services, is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance Shared Services Center in Milan. This role will support high-level AP functions, ensure compliance with internal controls, and manage a team of two, driving efficiency and accuracy in payment processes.
As a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist at Keywords Studios, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our global finance function. Based in our Shared Services Center in Milan, you will oversee a team of AP specialists, driving process improvements and maintaining accurate financial records.
The Key responsibilities for this role will be:
Team Support
- Support the Team Supervisor with mentoring other more junior AP Specialists, support in fostering a positive work environment
Process Optimization
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline AP operations and enhance efficiency
Financial Controle
- Ensure compliance with SOX , internal controls, and company policies, mitigating risks and safeguarding company assets
Vendor Management
- Build strong relationships with vendors, resolve payment discrepancies and negotiate favourable terms
Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare accurate and timely AP Reports, including aging, analysis, payment forecasts and other key metrics
System Utilization
- Leverage ERP Systems and other tools to automate tasks and improve data accuracy
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with various departments, including procurement, tax and treasury to ensure seampless operations
Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 5 to 7 years of experience in accounts payable
- Experience with Power BI, AI tools and process automation will be considered an asset
- Strong understanding of AP principles, internal controls and financial reporting standards
- Proficiency in ERP Systems, Netsuite desirable and advanced MS Excel skills
- Fluency in English and Italian
Behavioural Skills
- Organized and results driven: Maintains a structured approach to tasks, effectively prioritizing to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes
- Strong Team Player: Collaborates effectively with colleagues, communicates with respect and supports colleagues when possible
- Solutions Oriented: Addresses challenges with a positive approach and a proactive solutions oriented minders
- Passionate and proactive: Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative, consistently seeking opportunities to improve processes and drive success.
Welfare
Fringe Benefit
Tickets
Learning and Development
Hybrid
Top Skills
What We Do
Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond.
We bring to life digital content that entertains, connects, challenges and educates people worldwide.
Established in 1998, and now with more than 65 facilities in 22 countries strategically located in Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe, we provide integrated art creation, marketing services, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services across more than 50 languages and 16 games platforms to a blue-chip client base of more than 950 clients across the globe.
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