Account Payable Accountant

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.   Sephora SEA's omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Phillipines, Singapore, Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagshops such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and Collect and marketplace).   We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.   The opportunity:   Account Payable Accountant (6-Months Contract) As an Account Payable Accountant within our team, you will report to the Account Payable Manager for Shared Services, and support the ongoing transfer of knowledge and work from our locally based finance teams to the regional shared services hub. We started our shared services team in late 2016, and during 2017 we have transitioned work from the locally based teams to this team. The strategy has been highly effective and we are continuing to embed these new ways of working in our company. You will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of the ongoing financial operations, and will be expected to take complete ownership for your areas of focus.     You will shine here if you enjoy… Taking responsibility for accounts payable tasks with efficiency and accuracy, including vendor invoice processing for a high volume of invoices and disbursements, vendor communication, internal control monitoring, developing and maintaining high quality and efficiency  Ensuring proper controls on disbursements and electronic payments  Achieving required deadlines for monthly, quarterly, half-year and year-end close   We would love to hear from you if you are/have... A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred  Minimum 2 years in an accounting function Large ERP AP System experience, SAP preferred  Fluent in English, experience working or studying in an English language environment is sufficient Good communicator and able to build effective relationships with the team and vendors  Ability to work in a dynamic environment and is solution-oriented  While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy... The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with. The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans. The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.   You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.   Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.