Temporary Accounts Payable Coordinator

About Umicore 

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? 

About Jewellery & Industrial Metals 

A wealth of applications. Umicore is an expert in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. These materials enable our customers to make fine jewellery, coins, high-purity glass and industrial catalysts. Umicore also enables the sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and provides closed-loop recycling for our customers. To make the most of these materials we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in. 

What you will be doing 

• Sort and distribute mail.  

• Prepare bank deposit slips.  

• Review purchase documentation for completeness and compliance with policies and procedures, processing disbursements for appropriate vendors, suppliers and other external parties.      

• Daily processing of supplier invoices including sorting, coding, and inputting into the accounting system.  

• Follow-up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts. Serve as liaison between business units and vendors in the resolution of problems, discrepancies and inquiries  

• Match purchase orders with suppliers’ invoices, verifying pricing and quantities against receiving information.  

• Code, validate and enter all employee expenses into the accounting system.  

• Reconcile bank accounts daily with general ledger balances.  

• Maintain payable schedules and reconcile with general ledger balaces.  

• Daily timely processing of wire transfers and cheque payments for customers  

• Provide accounts payable information to other departments as required, providing advice and assistance to other internal stakeholders with respect to cost containment and adherence to corporate policies, procedures and guidelines  

• Manage the [semi-monthly] cheque run.  

• Assist in year-end external audit requirements.  

• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.  

Who we are looking for 

• College accounting graduate  

• Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting, preferably A/P  

• Detailed oriented, strong analytical, organizational, time management, and interpersonal, skills Ability to deal with individuals at all levels in a fast-paced, demanding environment, often with tight deadlines and multiple deliverables.  

• Proactive and can work independently, escalating issues when appropriate.  

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with accounting software and office productivity tools. Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level  

• Effective investigation and problem solving skills.  

• Strong communication skills.  

• Keen eye for detail, and the ability to spot potentially fraudulent or dishonest activities.  

• Well-organized and able to multitask.  

What we offer 

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? 

If my expertise can help fulfill the precious metals needs of our customers, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO