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Accounts Payable Accountant - French Speaker (Master Data)

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Airbus

Oct 18, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Finance, 1 year in Master Data Management, fluent in English and French, SAP FI/CO knowledge, strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and team player.
  • You will maintain supplier master data, ensure compliance, process transactions, validate data, support internal customers, engage with vendors, assist in projects, and participate in data migration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • At least 1 Year experience in Master Data Management, preferably in a multinational environment.
  • Good English and French communication and presentation skills (speaking and writing), and other languages would be a plus.
  • Knowledge overview on impact of Master data in the different Accounting areas.
  • Knowledge on SAP FI/CO.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with data governance principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and compliance.
  • Knowledge in process, legal requirements, guidelines, required documentation and upcoming fraud attack patterns as well as mitigating actions.
  • Team Player.
  • Strong customer focus, results and quality orientation.
  • Creative problem-solving skills with ability to craft tailored solutions to meet the wide range of business needs across the organization.
  • Flexibility and capacity to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintenance of supplier master data, ensuring compliance with Corporate Master Data Guidelines and internal controls to prevent fraud attempts
  • Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Procurement stakeholders to identify continuous improvement opportunities in processes.
  • Process transactions in accordance with Airbus regulations and guidelines, ensuring accurate and timely accounting services.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for Vendor Master Data governance and management processes.
  • Conduct regular data cleansing and validation activities to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Validate company data on official sites, adhering to country and company regulations.
  • Provide support and assistance to internal customers regarding queries and requests related to master data.
  • Contact external vendors to validate their data and collect necessary documentation.
  • Assist the team leader in current projects related to master data.
  • Participate in migration process to ensure the accuracy of data entries.
  • Foster positive relationships with vendors while ensuring data accuracy.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position at Airbus?

The job title is Accounts Payable Accountant - French Speaker (Master Data).

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

The primary responsibilities include maintaining supplier master data, collaborating with stakeholders for process improvements, processing transactions, conducting data cleansing activities, and supporting internal customers with master data queries.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, along with at least 1 year of experience in Master Data Management.

Is proficiency in languages other than English and French beneficial for this job?

Yes, proficiency in additional languages would be a plus.

What software knowledge is preferred for this role?

Knowledge of SAP FI/CO is preferred.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within Airbus?

Yes, there are diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries and other regions around the world.

What is the work environment like at Airbus?

Airbus offers a hybrid working model that combines onsite and offsite work, as well as a modern office connected to public transportation.

What are the key skills desired for this role?

Key skills include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to data accuracy, creative problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Is there support for continuous improvement initiatives?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with stakeholders to identify continuous improvement opportunities in processes.

How does Airbus prioritize compliance and integrity in the workplace?

Airbus emphasizes awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as foundational to the company’s success and sustainable growth.

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

  • Integrity

    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

    Respect guides us in our daily interactions. We respect each other, our customers and our products. We focus on building trust through transparent and honest communications. We create inclusive working environments, where all employees are listened to and valued for their individuality. We treat each other, and all our stakeholders, in the same considerate way that we would wish to be treated ourselves.

  • Creativity

    We value and encourage creativity. We recognise that creativity exists in many forms, with ideas brimming at every level, from “shoot for the moon” ambitions, right down to our daily work. Creativity can often mean simply looking at things in a different way and our collaborative culture allows us to build on ideas and continually improve the work that we do. We make sure that everyone at Airbus has the time, space and tools to progress ideas with imagination and passion. We are always ready to act with courage, challenging our ideas and learning from our processes when we need to go back to the drawing board.

  • Reliability

    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

  • We are One / Team Work!

    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays