Accounts Payable Specialist at Nestle

 day in the life of a Nespresso Accounts Payable Specialist

• Process invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests in a timely manner
• Verify and reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records in the accounting system.
• Prepare and process weekly, monthly, and annual payment runs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals for payment.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any payment-related issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned manage the central accounts payable inbox on a daily basis.
• Custodian for new vendor onboarding and new vendor creation in the Finance and Operations system (“F&O”).
• Complete three-way matching process by comparing purchase orders, goods receipt note, and the supplier’s invoice to eliminate fraud, save money, and maintain adequate records for the audit trail.
• Process Goods receipt journals in accordance with service delivery.
• Follow up on outstanding supplier statements and perform supplier reconciliations in accordance with deadlines.
• Load local and foreign payments onto the RMB banking platform.
• Prepare and reconcile bank reconciliations in F&O.
• Assist the Accounting and Reporting manager as needed.

What will make you successful.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., MS Dynamics)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and people skills