The posting
We're looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated Accounts Payable (AP) / Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist with practical experience in SAP S/4HANA to handle daily accounting transactions, ensure invoices and payments are processed on time, and assist with financial reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a firm grasp of financial processes and SAP systems.
Core Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Enter vendor invoices accurately and promptly in SAP S/4HANA.
- Check invoice details against purchase orders and related documents.
- Set up and run payment runs.
- Reconcile vendor statements and fix discrepancies.
- Update vendor master data and uphold company policies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Create and send customer invoices.
- Track customer accounts and chase overdue payments.
- Allocate incoming receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
- Look into and settle billing disputes and payment discrepancies.
- Produce aging reports and collection status updates.
- Support credit control and cash flow management.
SAP S/4HANA & Reporting
- Use SAP HANA for AP/AR transaction processing and reporting.
- Keep accurate financial records in SAP.
- Produce regular AP, AR, aging, and cash flow reports.
- Contribute to system improvements, testing, and process optimization efforts.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of work experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or General Accounting.
- Practical experience working with SAP S/4HANA.
Skills & Competencies
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Competence in SAP S/4HANA AP/AR modules.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Close attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Capable of working independently and hitting deadlines.
A couple of notes: I changed "S4/HANA" to "S/4HANA" (the correct product name) and kept technical terms like Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and the SAP module names unchanged, since changing them would alter the meaning. If you want it reworded more heavily, I can do another pass.



