AP Specialist

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary

The role is responsible for supporting the Center of Excellence (CoE) team in managing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, collaborating closely with the local Finance teams in the countries and an external Shared Service Center (DXC). This role will include activities related to invoice processing, supplier queries management, AP aging and the review of payment proposals. The professional is responsible for making sure that AP processes remain aligned and that global process standards are “anchored”. Job Responsibilities

• Invoices/down payment booking.
• AP account reconciliation and reporting.
• Filing and archiving.
• Independently manage the daily business in accounts payable, in collaboration with the countries’ Finance team and the external Shared Service Center.
• Manage escalations in incoming accounts payable related queries from suppliers.
• Review payment proposals and ensure a complete alignment with the countries’ compliance requirements.
• Monitor and control accounts payable aging.
• Assist the BPO provider team (DXC) with the preparation of complex GRNI & Other Month End Accruals.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations.
• Drive process standardization and reduce inefficiencies, acting as a guide for the shared services teams.
• Actively support various projects, such as system implementations and process optimizations.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries related to AP processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on Accounts Payable preferred.
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred.
• Strong understanding of global financial processes and standards with focus on Purchase to Pay processes, policies and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to identify errors and inconsistencies
• Good understanding of SAP is a plus.
• Fluent English and local language.
• Good communication skills.
• Good financial analysis and advanced accounting knowledge.

• What we offer you
• What we offer you

• 11 days' public holidays and maximum 15 days' annual leave.
• Supplementary Commercial Insurance.
• Annual Physical Examination.
• Festival & Birthday Gifts.
• Long service awards.
• Shuttle Bus.

• Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
• We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.