Accounts Payable Accounting Expert 

Location: Lüleburgaz  

Job type: Permanent, Full time 

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About the job 

Our Team: 

The Finance team plays a vital role in ensuring smooth business operations and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and partners. We're a collaborative team committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and supporting our companies’ mission. 

Main responsibilities: 

Invoice Processing & Vendor Management 

• Receive, review, and process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies 

• Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery receipts (3-way matching) 

• Resolve discrepancies by coordinating with procurement, warehouse, and suppliers 

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate vendor master data 

• Ensure proper application of KDV (VAT) and other tax requirements relative to payables accounting 

Payment Execution 

• Prepare weekly payment runs (wire transfers) 

• Ensure payments are executed on time and in line with cash-flow priorities 

• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on missing invoices or credit notes 

Accounting & Controls 

• Code invoices correctly to the general ledger and cost centers 

• Support month-end closing by preparing AP accruals and reconciliation schedules 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements 

• Assist in internal and external audit requests 

Process Improvement 

• Participate in AP process optimization and digitalization initiatives 

• Support the implementation and testing of ERP/AP automation tools 

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual work 

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About you 

Experience: 

• Significant experience in industrial accounting within an international environment 

• Proven track record in accounts payable operations and vendor management 

• Strong background in invoice processing, payment execution, and financial controls 

Soft skills: 

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy 

• Strong organizational and time management abilities 

• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills 

• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Technical skills: 

• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms) 

• Deep knowledge of Turkish statutory rules, KDV/VAT regulations, and tax requirements 

• Solid understanding of TFRS (Turkish Financial Reporting Standards) 

• Proficiency in 3-way matching processes and AP controls 

• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis 

Education: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field 

Languages: 

• Fluency in Turkish and advanced English skills  

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary 

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people. 

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. 

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! 

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!