Advanced AP Accountant (French speaking)

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 

Purpose of the role: 

This role is responsible for Accounts Payable function including invoice processing and resolution, supporting payments, supporting vendor master maintenance, communication with internal stakeholders and external client, actively participating in the monthly closings and open item analysis, training/supporting junior accountants in carrying out the assigned tasks. 

While doing these duties, the accountant ensures that it is in compliance with the professional legal practices and standards, and also with the organization's policies and procedures. Work cross functionally to ensure accurate and controlled financial data. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Follow SOP’s (given by the BPO’s).
• Comply with internal and external controls, fiscal, tax, local and corporate requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality of organizational information.
• Ensure proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits. 
• Process vendor invoices in SAP.
• Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable item.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Respond to inquiries coming from vendors or internal functions.
• Vendor statement reconciliation.
• Actively follow-up open/parked/blocked items with internal functions and/or vendors to ensure timely payments.
• Support accurate vendor master data.
• Support Management and Senior Accountants with monthly reports and analysis. 
• Assist the Senior Accountant with GRNI reconciliation.
• Prepare analysis of assigned aged items.
• Actively follow-up open items. 
• Ensure timely and accurate performing of assigned closing tasks. 
• Regarding Project Management and CI: proactively come up with new ideas and support standardization efforts. 
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of assigned tasks.
• Ensure invoices are posted in SAP within the agreed SLA.
• Ensure incoming inquiries are answered within the agreed SLA.
• Ensure invoices are ready for payment by the due date, according to the payment schedule.
• Ensure assigned KPI reports, and account reconciliations are done efficiently, by the given deadline.
• Ensure active follow-up of open items to avoid aging (above 90 days). 
• Train, support new team members. 
• Ensures proper holiday/sickness cover.
• Support Senior Accountant with ad-hoc requests. 

This role will suit you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in accounting or finance
• 2-3-years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide strong customer service
• Fluency in English language
• Advanced/Conversational level of French language
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Solid ERP (SAP) accounting experience
• Solid user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Vendor/stakeholder relationship skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Ability to cope with process changes
• Excellent team player
• Ability to train other team members
• Ability to stay professional in challenging situations

The benefits you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and home office - here you can find real work life blend
• Attractive yearly cafeteria
• Comprehensive private medical health insurance 
• Free language courses
• Soft & hard skill trainings 
• All You Can Move possibility
• Inspiring office environment in a center location of Budapest
• As our name is new, you can expect exciting projects and challenges
• We take care of your growth you can always learn from our charismatic, professional leaders
• A company culture, where we are proud of each other, and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly appreciated
• A community where you can freely share your own creative ideas and suggestions to create a better world

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.