Senior P2P officer (French Speaker)

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group. 

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

Team Presentation And Main Goal:

P2P Officer team is involved in P2P PROCESS. In this process, P2P Officer team is in charge of:

• Management of supplier invoices from receipt to preparation for payment (input, recovery…);
• Analysis and monitoring of payment deadlines (analysis of debtor supplier posts, payment delays, unauthorised invoices identification and resolution of blocking points, etc.) in order to ensure that invoices are paid on time;
• Performs checks on invoices;
• Applies invoices validation rules;
• Resolves invoice mismatches autonomously;
• Support and advise the requesters in filling their purchase request;
• Ensures that adequate workflows are launched to resolve invoice mismatches;
• Ensuring the fluidity of the process.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Supports and advises end user/requesters in the initiation, modification or completion of purchase requests, answer user requests and provide technical support to key users.
• Enters all supplier documents and performs the necessary controls and accounting verification to validate the invoices and the performance of the process as well as ensures that adequate workflows are launched to resolve invoice mismatches.
• Monitors supplier services, follows-up supplier confirmation, checks the application of supplier conditions and alerts if necessary.
• Monitors and processes purchase requests, enters and tracks orders and respective deliveries, including the technical reception of the good / service in the tool and closure of PO.
• Manages and tracks supply failures, relaunching suppliers in case of delivery delay and informing the requester.
• Analyzes and monitors payment deadlines, as well as the performance of the process globally reflected on the DPO (Days Payable Outstanding).
• Validates, according with the defined workflow and procedures, invoices with price differences after agreement and validation of buyers.
• Works on monthly closure of accounts, in compliance with the deadlines for closure, guidelines and procedures and the organization policies.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Proposes, updates and verifies the application of the rules and procedures and analyzes malfunctions.
• Identifies areas for process improvements and changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree from a Business School or University closely related to Finance and Economics;
• E-Procurement solutions / Purchase to Pay and / or accounting knowledge;
• Ivalua or another Procure to pay tools;
• Good Knowledge of share service center;
• Good Knowledge of MS Office (Excel);
• Fluent in French (mandatory), English as as plus. 

Soft Skills:

• Capacity to evolve in an international environment;
• Level of orientation to details;
• Analytical skills;
• Delivery oriented;
• Client centric orientated;
• Autonomous and pro active;
• Operational mindset. 

We will only consider English cv's. 

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.