Accounting & Reporting Analyst-Payable

Overview

Accounts Payable Specialist supporting Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations for German-speaking countries within ABB, based in Bangalore, India, as part of the Finance Services Accounts Payable division.

What you'll do

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP accurately and within defined SLAs.
• Perform 3-way matching (PO, GR, Invoice) and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with procurement and business teams.
• Handle vendor communication and query resolution (via emails and calls) in German and English, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Support payment run activities and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and follow up on open items or pending issues.
• Ensure adherence to ABB's internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities as per the global finance calendar.
• Identify and support process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives within the AP process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for German-speaking vendors and internal teams.
• Translate financial documents and vendor communications from German to English and vice versa.
• Ensure clear and professional communication across multiple regions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• Proficiency in German (B2 level or above), both written and verbal.
• 4–6 years of experience in Accounts Payable or P2P operations within a shared service or multinational environment.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Details

• Work model: Onsite.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• ABB provides transportation only to employees residing within the designated ABB Transport Zone.
• Reports to: Accounting & Reporting Manager - Account.