AP / T&E – Accountant – French Language - New Finance SSC

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for processing AP transactions through Quintiles PeopleSoft Financial system. The primary objective of this function is to ensure the information processed into PeopleSoft is in accordance to standard operating procedures and task service levels. The position will require some process expertise related to accounts payable, Travel and Entertainment, and payment processing in a global shared service environment. This individual will be a member of the Quintiles financial shared services center, supporting our global operations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process AP / T&E transactions per standard operating procedures
• PO Manitenance (goods receiving)
• Customer service to internal / external clients
• Issues resolution and tracking
• Invoice scaning follow up
• Vendor statements reconciliations
• T&E audit
• Credit cards administration
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fluent English and French language
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail with high degree of intellectual curiosity
• Strong focus on customer relationships
• Commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming challenges in a time-sensitive environment

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School and 2-3 years experience in office environment or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience of working in a Shared Service financial accounting role is a plus
• Willingness to learn and understand the end-to-end processes
• Knowledge of ERP financial systems and reporting tools, advanced data capture solutions and automated workflow tools (experience with PeopleSoft a plus)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office application
• English - Advanced (C1) – required and French – Advanced (C1) – required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers.
• Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech.
• Regular sitting for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional travel.