Senior Accountant and Finance Business Partner

We're looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated Accounts Payable (AP) / Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist with practical experience in SAP S/4HANA to handle daily accounting transactions, ensure invoices and payments are processed on time , and assist with financial reporting tasks . The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a firm grasp of financial processes and SAP systems. Core Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP) • Enter vendor invoices accurately and promptly in SAP S/4HANA. • Check invoice details against purchase orders and related documents. • Set up and run payment runs. • Reconcile vendor statements and fix discrepancies. • Update vendor master data and uphold company policies. • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes . Accounts Receivable (AR) • Create and send customer invoices. • Track customer accounts and chase overdue payments. • Allocate incoming receipts and reconcile customer accounts. • Look into and settle billing disputes and payment discrepancies. • Produce aging reports and collection status updates . • Support credit control and cash flow management. SAP S/4HANA & Reporting • Use SAP HANA for AP/AR transaction processing and reporting. • Keep accurate financial records in SAP. • Produce regular AP, AR, aging, and cash flow reports. • Contribute to system improvements, testing, and process optimization efforts . Qualifications Education & Experience • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. • 2–5 years of work experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or General Accounting. • Practical experience working with SAP S/4HANA. Skills & Competencies • Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes. • Competence in SAP S/4HANA AP/AR modules. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas). • Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills . • Close attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. • Capable of working independently and hitting deadlines. A couple of notes: I changed "S4/HANA" to "S/4HANA" (the correct product name) and kept technical terms like Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and the SAP module names unchanged, since changing them would alter the meaning. If you want it reworded more heavily, I can do another pass.