Join Airbus as an AP Accountant in Beijing, China for a permanent, full-time professional role. This position oversees the complete accounts payable lifecycle, financial compliance, and procure-to-pay automation to support efficient financial operations.
Requirements
Professional experience in accounting or accounts payable.
Proficiency in SAP and 3-way matching.
Knowledge of Local GAAP and internal control frameworks.
No specific degree level or minimum years of experience explicitly stated.
Skills & Responsibilities
SAP: Manage high-volume 3-way matching and post vendor invoices, credit memos, and adjustments accurately.
AP Automation: Drive AP workflow automation, digital invoice ingestion, and Procure-to-Pay process optimizations.
General Ledger Integrity: Reconcile the AP subledger to the General Ledger monthly and execute month-end close activities.
Potential transition routes: People from general accounting or finance roles may bring strong ledger reconciliation and data analysis skills, alongside meeting SAP and compliance requirements.
Job description
Job Description: 1. End-to-End AP & Invoice Lifecycle Management
Invoice Processing & Verification: Oversee high-volume 3-way matching (PO, good receipt, invoice) and accurate posting of vendor invoices and credit memos into SAP.
Payment Run Execution: Manage scheduled electronic payment runs and wire transfers, ensuring timely disbursements while optimizing working capital and payment terms.
Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Perform regular vendor ledger reconciliations and resolve statement discrepancies, unbilled GR/IR, and invoice exceptions promptly.
AP Automation Lead: Serve as functional expert to drive AP workflow automation, digital invoice ingestion, UAT, and continuous Procure-to-Pay process optimizations.
2. Financial Accounting & Compliance
GL Integrity & AP Subledger: Reconcile the AP subledger to the General Ledger monthly, ensuring compliance with Local GAAP and Group Accounting Standards.
Month-End AP Close: Execute month-end close activities for payables, including calculating and posting accurate AP expense accruals, GR/IR clearings, and tax verifications.
Policy Stewardship: Apply divisional accounting policies and internal control frameworks to ensure audit-readiness (internal and external).
3. Operational Excellence
Vendor Management: Lead complex vendor reconciliations and manage high-level queries to maintain healthy supplier relationships.
AP Aging & Cash Forecasting: Monitor and analyze AP aging profiles and intercompany balances to provide accurate cash outflow forecasts and minimize financial exposure.
Transaction Oversight: Oversee the processing of credit memos and adjustments in SAP, ensuring strict adherence to company approval hierarchies.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus (China) Enterprise Management and Services Co.Limited
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Accounting
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