Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Title
Accounts Payable Analyst
Summary:
Perform day to day accounts payable activities in Amadeus IT Group following IFRS accounting principles. Play a key role in payments for Airline Distribution fees, TA Incentives and ACOs expenses. Ensure all expenses related to providers are correctly posted and treated according to the main accounting principles, legal requirements and internal corporate policies. Provide effective information about these concepts to all involved departments and agents. Monitor the monthly closing process.
In this role you will be responsible for:

Approval process:

Receive and verify Airline Distribution fees invoices (IATA and Non IATA), Travel Agencies incentives (GCG and Regional accounts) and non-fully owned ACOs invoices accomplish with tax, legal and audit requirements. Ensure the approval process compliance.

Accounting and Payment:

Obtain, check, account for and archive, in order to assure that these invoices are accounted according to Amadeus Corporate Policies following the IFRS and Local GAAP.
Clear IATA Distribution Fee charges, follow up of IATA SIS invoices with the Collection Dept.
Prepare, check and follow up with the Collection Dept. netting proposal: cross payments proposals with uncollected accounts receivable.
Prepare and account for the payment proposals in order to assure that these invoices are paid according to the Corporate Payment Calendar.
Monthly reconciliation and control of the open items in the Accounts Payable and General Ledger accounts, analyze the transitory bank accounts.

Accrual process:

Obtain, check and account for monthly accruals, check MM posting to FI and account for manual accruals as well as manual Credit Reports when needed. Check Credit reports prior to sending and request back up and correct possible differences.
Review the open accruals in order to assure that all accruals are accurate and timely accounted and reported.

Assets Accounting: Signing Bonus

Review Travel Agency contracts in order to analyze and conclude the accounting treatment of the Incentive scheme (Signing Bonus, Migration Bonus, Development Funds. ) according to the Amadeus Corporate policies.
Review Airline Signing Bonuses in order to analyze and conclude the accounting treatment.
Account for Assets and Follow up of amortization monthly process.

Reporting:

Prepare and follow up Airline Distribution fees, TA Incentives and ACOs, accounts payable (invoices and accruals) status, assets and related reports, as well as ad hoc reports on distribution fees and assets, according to Amadeus Corporate policies in order to provide the management with an accurate control on accounting transactions.
Monitor the monthly closing process.

Procedures Documentation:

Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation, while maintaining and improving financial accounting processes in order to provided information to internal and external customers in a timely manner.

Others:

Tracking of the Advances to Travel Agencies
Vendor Analysis and accurate reconciliation of the vendors accounts (balance sheet account reconciliation)

About the ideal candidate:

University Degree (ideally in Business Administration)
2-3 years of experience in an accounting department in a multinational firm environment
Advanced knowledge and expertise in (SAP FI preferably S4/HANA) is a must
Strong accounting expertise (IFRS and SGAAP)
Advanced Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
High level of English and Spanish
Analytical skills
Ability to work and deliver within time frames
Excellent organization skills
Process optimization: ability to organize and maximize a process
Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills: Relationship & Team Building
Accountability & Proactivity

What we can offer you:

A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including bonus, equity, pension plan, travel, life and healthcare insurance, as well as lunch and transport allowance and other benefits.
A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

Diversity & Inclusion
Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.
Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
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