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ASAP: Accounts Payable Specialist 50%

Basel Interim View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for an 18 months mission to manage end-to-end AP activities, resolve complex invoice and payment issues, and support financial controls in a fast-paced international environment. This role combines operational excellence, process improvement, stakeholder management, and month-end support while acting as a key subject matter expert within the finance function.

Added 20/08/2026

  • 18 months temporary mission
  • Drive process improvements in a dynamic international setting

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing business needs, they are looking for an experienced finance professional who can join at short notice and contribute from day one.

Job Description

  • Manage the validation, processing, and documentation of invoices, credit notes, and related transactions
  • Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies, payment issues, debit balances, and unapplied cash items
  • Monitor and reconcile GR/IR accounts, ensuring accurate financial records
  • Provide high-quality support and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding AP-related queries
  • Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operational teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices
  • Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation processes
  • Participate in and lead process improvement initiatives within Procure-to-Pay operations
  • Identify inefficiencies, challenge existing processes, and recommend data-driven improvements
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
  • Maintain accurate process documentation, procedures, and control evidence



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations
  • Previous experience in a shared services or international environment is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, procurement, and supply chain processes
  • Hands-on SAP experience, ideally within FI and MM modules
  • Experience working with ERP and workflow management systems
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Fluent English and strong command of either German or French
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

  • 50% role for a 10 months mission
  • Opportunity to join a respected international organisation
  • Broad exposure to finance and operational stakeholders
  • High-visibility role with process improvement responsibilities
  • Collaborative and professional working environment



Quote job ref
JN-082026-7087537

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Accounts Payable
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Basel
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-082026-7087537

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