Accounts Payable Officer

BNP Paribas is a key player in international banking, has a presence in 64 countries, with more than 178,000 employees, including nearly 145,000 in Europe. The Group supports all its customers - individuals, associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs and institutions – in the success of their projects through its financing, investment, savings and protection solutions in a changing world. 

Corporate & Institutional Banking division offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients. BNP Paribas has 200 years history in Europe and a firm position in Hungary for 30 years.  

In its Corporate & Institutional Banking BNP Paribas also enjoys strong positions in the Central Europe region, with branch offices in 5 countries (Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece), serving 9 countries. 

BNP PARIBAS, Hungary Branch is looking for a 

Accounts Payable Officer

in permanent term contract, 

based in Budapest

Tasks & Responsibilities: 

• Manages Account Payable (AP) process with high quality and timely manner via the Group applications
• Takes care of proper verification and approval of AP invoices and operational expenses
• Contributes to the overall efficient operation and image of the Bank by ensuring smooth and proper functioning of the respective sections within his/her scope
• Makes sure all related procedures are implemented and respected
• Performs regular controls to ensure compliance with regulations, procedures
• Coordinates the AP process improvement efforts including regulatory and operating model changes
• Supports communication with local authorities, provides detailed analytics if required, investigates of the transactions reported
• Taking part of Procurement, Purchasing and Facility activities of the Branch
• Prepares necessary monitoring reports of expenses to support sourcing related actions 
• Supports the responsible buyer in monitoring, follow-up, renewal and overall management of contracts 
• Maintains contacts with suppliers, partners and related departments
• Supports mitigation and monitoring of financial and operational risk associated to his/her scope of activity
• Supports internal and external audit missions

What qualities we are look for? 

• University / College degree, preferably in economics or equivalent experience
• Professional attitude, efficiency, and accuracy
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• High level of integrity
• Fluent in English

What we offer?

• Inspiring networking opportunities regionally in Central Europe and internationally within a global BNPP Group;
• Being part of a prestigious, ethical and sustainable global company;
• Market leading trainings, on-the-job training program;
• Working with a diverse team and belonging to an inclusive community; 
• A stimulating multinational environment in a top quality office, based in Budapest, at the heart of the new downtown;
• A competitive remuneration package and flexible social benefit package with:

• • Large yearly cafeteria package
  • Extensive Private Health Insurance program
  • Language training support
  • Company Social events
  • Parking place
  • Free fruits in the office;

• Flexible working environment, with partial home-office opportunity;
• Attention to employee well-being and work-life balance