Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role

We are supporting a leading international organisation in the life sciences sector in the search for an experienced Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Specialist
. This position offers the opportunity to work in a complex global environment, supporting finance operations and ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments and invoice-related activities.

• Process and validate supplier invoices, credit notes, and down payments
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and pricing or quantity variances
• Monitor and reconcile Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) accounts
• Support suppliers and internal stakeholders with payment and invoice-related queries
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and Shared Services teams
• Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives across AP and P2P activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and financial procedures

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Finance Operations, or Shared Services
• Hands-on experience with SAP, ideally within FI/MM modules
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and reconciliation activities
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes
• Experience working with workflow management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions
• Experience with in a multinational organisation is advantageous
• Full proficiency in English
• Full proficiency in German and/or French

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional proficiency in German or French

• Long-term contract assignment through March 2028
• Opportunity to work within a highly recognised international organisation
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment
• Exposure to global finance and procurement processes

If you have strong Accounts Payable and SAP experience and are looking for a flexible, long-term contract opportunity in Basel, we would love to hear from you.