Accounting Officer AP

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About IMD

The Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach, founded 75 years ago by business leaders for business leaders. Since its creation, IMD has been a pioneering force in developing leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.
Based in Lausanne (Switzerland) and Singapore, IMD has been ranked in the Top 3 of the annual FT’s Executive Education Global Ranking for the last nine consecutive years and in the top five for 17 consecutive years. Our MBA and EMBA programs have repeatedly been singled out among the best in Europe and the world.
We believe that this consistency at the forefront of our industry is grounded in IMD’s unique approach to creating “Real Learning. Real Impact”. Led by an expert and diverse faculty, we strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Our purpose is “Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.”

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a

Accounts Payable Officer (100%)

Why we are recruiting

In this role you will be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. You will maintain the Suppliers Database and ensure process compliance for new suppliers creation. You will be ensuring the correct management of expenses process flow in respect of Travel and Expenses Policy and the recording into the ERP system.

Main responsibilities

Accounting

• Create and validate new suppliers following IMD accounting policies
• Collect and control all supplier invoices in order to record them in ERP database
• Book internal reallocations such as Egencia, Amex and Visa credit cards
• Control and book all travel expenses forms from IMD employees
• Pay in due time suppliers in order to have reliable relationship with them
• Ad- Hoc Continuous Improvement Project
• Follow up Ageing Open Purchase Orders

Internal system control

• Control all purchase orders to ensure that commitments are done by authorised people
• Control supplier legal entity following policy
• Control monthly financial accounts in order to avoid discrepancies

Formula for success

Education
• CFC commerce or equivalent
• Fluent in English; a good command of French is a plus

Experience
• Minimum of 2 years in multinational organisation with structured Purchase to Pay cycle

Competencies
• Results driven, pro-active with a can-do hands-on mentality, takes initiatives.
• Customer-oriented, team player
• Computer literate, previous data-entry experience an advantage
• General interest in international business
• Quality-conscious, precise and self-starter
• Sense of responsibility, flexibility
• Good communicator

How to apply

If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas).

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.