Job Description

About Nexans

Nexans is a global player in energy transition. Our purpose: ELECTRIFY THE FUTURE. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 25,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone. In 2021, Nexans generated 6.1 billion euros in standard sales.

For more information, please visit www.nexans.com

Purpose

Responsible for supporting the accounting department; processing vendor invoices (including employee expense reports), scheduling payments for approval and resolving queries. Contributes to procedures and systems improvements and changes in the Accounts Payable domain.

Areas of Responsibility

• Posts invoices received into accounts payable system while validating approval on invoice, tax registration numbers, payment terms and resolving amount or quantity discrepancies with purchase orders.
• Verifies expense reports to ensure expenses are in compliance with the company policy. Exports data from expense reporting system for payment process.
• Schedules vendor payment for all locations to be approved by appropriate controllers for all payment methods eg. cheques, wire transfers, EFT, ACH.
• Creates and updates vendor master records for FI vendors.
• Works closely with Treasury Department to communicate cash requirements, rejected payments, stop payments.
• Responds to vendor enquiries regarding payment issues. Reconciles vendor statements. Replies to vendors\' auditors to confirm their balance.
• Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Maintains historical records by filing invoices in an orderly and easily retrievable manner.
• Pulls invoices as required for requests (ie. tax audits, special requests, etc).
• Obtains copies of cashed cheques for payment verification (fraud, non-receipts, etc).
• Contacts vendors to investigate on stale-dated cheques.
• Other duties as required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bilingual (French, English) required
• 2 - 3 years accounts payable or book-keeping experience
• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures
• Excellent data entry skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required
• Able to work independently, with a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative

At Nexans, we recognize the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. The diversity of experiences, origins, personalities, gender and disability are considered key to our global ambition to lead the world in energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome!

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