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Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

As Senior Accountant you will be responsible for:

Invoice processing (correction of entries in Coupa and on AP subledger in ERP system, review and approval of manual journal entries submitted by other team members in ERP system, requesting changes in supplier master data to ensure correct payments, regular review and follow up on invoices pending in Coupa);

Supplier queries handling;

Travel and expenses processing;

Payment processing (preparing batch payment proposals in ERP system, checking open positions to ensure no double payments are made and credit notes are settled, if possible);

AP Aging and Analytical Review (regular review and settlement of open positions in ERP system with focus on aged items, debit balances clean up, ICO mid-month reconciliation process to ensure complete payments to ICO counterparties, generation of periodic reports related with process steps);

Month-end activities (preparing accruals, MEC calendar update);

Knowledge maintenance (updating process catalogues and propose adequate changes in cooperation with proper company departments);

Transition involvement (participation in knowledge transfer meetings/checkpoints meetings together with Team Leader, preparing AP process overview for the business, highlighting and resolving issues encountered during transition);

Improvement process (continuously seek improvement opportunities for executed activities & highlight potential improvements);

Stakeholder management.

Qualifications

What are we expecting:

Experience: Strong experience In finance area, within BPO/SSC  in AP department

Languages: Very good English (both writing and speaking);

Skills: Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel;

Additional qualities: Diligence, reliability, attention to details and good organization skills; 

What we offer:

  • Full time contract
  • Flexible working hours (only available after training period)
  • Hybrid work model (only available after training period)
  • Training period for first two months (100% from office)
  • Attractive package of benefits: private medical care, Meal Vouchers (9,6 Euro/daily), annual bonus scheme, Birthday Off.
  • Social Events (like Winter Party, Summer Party, Team Building etc.)
  • Referral Program 
  • Possibility to develop your career internally
  • International and creative work environment
  • Possibility to build processes and standards

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!  We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 62,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 900 laboratories in 62 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 million, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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What You Should Know About Senior Accountant PtP (Accounts Payable), Eurofins

At Eurofins Scientific, we're on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Accountant in the Accounts Payable (PtP) department, based in Braga, Portugal! In this role, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring that our invoice processing is seamless and accurate. You'll handle a variety of tasks—from correcting entries in our systems to reviewing manual journal entries submitted by your teammates. Your keen eye will be invaluable as you manage supplier queries and oversee travel and expense processing. Payment processing will also be part of your daily activities, where you’ll prepare batch payment proposals and carefully check for any discrepancies. Analyzing AP aging and conducting analytical reviews will enable you to maintain financial health in our systems, and your involvement in month-end activities will ensure everything is up to date. We believe in continuous improvement, so expect to spearhead initiatives that enhance our processes and stakeholder management. In this role, you'll need strong experience in finance, particularly in a BPO/SSC setting, along with excellent English skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. What’s particularly exciting is the flexible working hours and hybrid work model we offer after your training period. Join us and be part of our mission to make life and our environment safer and healthier!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Accountant PtP (Accounts Payable) Role at Eurofins
What are the responsibilities of a Senior Accountant PtP at Eurofins Scientific in Braga?

As a Senior Accountant PtP at Eurofins Scientific, your responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier queries, overseeing travel and expense reports, and handling payment processing through the ERP system. You'll also be engaged in AP aging analysis, month-end activities, and driving improvements in our processes. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial operations within the company.

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What qualifications are required for the Senior Accountant PtP position at Eurofins Scientific?

To be considered for the Senior Accountant PtP position at Eurofins Scientific, you should have strong experience in finance, especially within a BPO or Shared Services context, and exceptional knowledge of accounts payable processes. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and fluency in English are essential. We’re also looking for candidates who demonstrate diligence, attention to detail, and outstanding organizational skills.

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What benefits does Eurofins Scientific offer to Senior Accountant PtP employees?

Eurofins Scientific offers a range of benefits for Senior Accountant PtP employees, including a full-time contract, flexible working hours, and a hybrid work model post-training. Employees can also enjoy private medical care, meal vouchers, an annual bonus scheme, birthday leave, and opportunities for career development within an international creative environment.

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How does the Senior Accountant PtP role contribute to Eurofins Scientific's mission?

The Senior Accountant PtP role at Eurofins Scientific significantly contributes to our mission of making life and the environment safer and healthier by ensuring that all financial transactions related to our analytical testing services are accurate and timely. This role supports the financial wellbeing of the organization, allowing us to maintain high standards in service delivery and corporate responsibility.

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What is Eurofins Scientific's approach to diversity and sustainability as it relates to the Senior Accountant PtP position?

Eurofins Scientific is deeply committed to diversity and sustainability, promoting an inclusive work environment in the Senior Accountant PtP position and beyond. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, striving to eliminate discrimination in all forms. Additionally, our efforts towards sustainability focus on achieving carbon neutrality by 2025, making this role integral to our larger corporate responsibility initiatives.

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Can you describe your experience with invoice processing as a Senior Accountant PtP?

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What do you consider important when preparing month-end activities?

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What strategies do you use for AP aging analysis?

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