Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a Creditors Accountant to join our Finance team in Munich. As a Creditors Accountant, you will be responsible for our procure-to-pay process and will lead our creditors team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop our stand-overarching team for creditors accounting
- Take ownership of the entire workflow for incoming invoices – from data entry and verification to approval and payment – ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls
- Play a central role in implementing and configuring our new AP workflow management system and shaping the working methods of this function for years to come
- Plan and execute regular national and international payment runs, considering discount deadlines, liquidity targets, and treasury requirements
- Ensure quality management of supplier master data and act as a contact person for complex inquiries from suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Perform all closing tasks in the creditors accounting area at the end of the month and year, including account reconciliation, provisions, and delimitations
- Identify and implement process improvements throughout the P2P and expense management cycle, focusing on automation and eliminating paper-based workflows
- Ensure consistent adherence to internal compliance frameworks and applicable tax regulations
- Support the setup of a location-independent service and administration team and contribute to designing scalable operating models and common service structures
Requirements
- You have substantial experience in creditors accounting and have held functional leadership roles
- You possess in-depth, practical knowledge of the entire procure-to-pay process, including expense management, and can demonstrate that you have managed this cycle independently in a complex environment
- You are proficient in one or more leading ERP systems and have worked with modern tools for invoice approval and workflows
- You have contributed to or led financial system or process automation projects and can take responsibility for similar initiatives
- You approach financial transactions with a structured and precise mindset, combined with the judgment to pragmatically resolve ambiguous or complex situations
- You are fluent in both German and English, enabling confident communication with international suppliers and internal stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Practical experience with specialized platforms for procurement automation, expense accounting, or creditors accounting
- Knowledge of national and international sales tax legislation
- Experience in designing or managing shared service centers
- Previous involvement in ERP implementations or comprehensive financial transformation programs
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Training: annual allowance of €500
- Health and well-being: gym membership and mental health support
- Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Extended parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers