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Lisbon, Portugal
Accounts Payable Administrator - United States & Canada
Are you ready to grow your finance skills in a collaborative global environment?
Do you enjoy solving problems, investigating issues, and working across multiple functions?
Do you want to contribute to processes that keep a business moving?
Join us and help shape how we excel together.
About the Role
In this role, you will support Accounts Payable activities for the United States & Canada markets within Essity’s Global Business Services organization.
You’ll work in a dynamic, investigative, and cross‑functional environment where curiosity, ownership, and clear communication ensure accurate and timely invoice processing. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem‑solving, collaborating with partners across the business, and driving process quality.
What You Will Do
- Accounts Payable Processing: Execute end‑to‑end AP activities for the US & Canada markets, ensuring accurate and timely processing aligned with global standards.
- Compliance & Controls: Apply accounting principles, legal requirements, and Essity ways of working to maintain high-quality, compliant processes.
- Quality & SLA Management: Perform data validation and quality checks to secure on‑time, accurate delivery against service level expectations.
- Supplier & Stakeholder Support: Handle supplier inquiries and invoice discrepancies, collaborating closely with Procurement, Master Data, Treasury, and Travel & Expense teams.
- Cross‑functional Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve issues related to purchase orders, payments, and invoice flows to ensure strong process continuity.
- Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits and ensure findings are addressed through appropriate follow‑up.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
Who You Are
- Degree in finance or a related field is preferred, though practical experience is equally valued.
- Experience in Accounts Payable or related finance roles such as Accounting, AP, AR, or mixed finance roles involving invoice processing.
- Technical skills with SAP (R/3 or S/4), Invoice Track or similar AP systems, Ariba, and Office 365.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities combined with a proactive, investigative, and resilient approach to solving problems.
- Proficiency in English is required, both written and spoken.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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More About Lisbon
Based in our Lisbon office with a hybrid working model, you’ll be part of a diverse global community within Essity’s Global Business Services hub. Here, you will find an inclusive and supportive culture that values continuous learning, problem‑solving, and teamwork.
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