Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

CHANEL is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join the BENSCA Finance team, covering Scandinavia and the Benelux region. The role ensures accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments while complying with company policies, internal controls and procurement procedures. It is a key contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, supports invoice resolution, payment execution, vendor master data and process improvement, and reports directly to the Accounts Payable Lead in the Netherlands.

Key responsibilities

• Review, validate and process supplier invoices on time, checking them against purchase orders, goods receipts and contracts, and ensuring VAT compliance
• Manage expenses in line with rules and prepare and run payments according to approved schedules
• Monitor due dates, reconcile supplier statements and support month-end and year-end closing
• Maintain vendor master data, support supplier onboarding and build positive supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, including "No PO, No Pay", and support internal and external audits
• Process transactions in ERP and procurement systems (e.g. D365, Coupa) and prepare AP reports, aging analyses and payment forecasts
• Support data cleansing, reconciliations, automation and digital transformation projects in Finance

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Fluent Danish and English
• Full-time availability and living in or around Copenhagen
• Only applicants currently allowed to live and work in Denmark
• Accurate, energetic, independent, trustworthy and able to explain finance matters simply to non-finance colleagues

Required skills

• Bookkeeping system D365
• High-level knowledge of Office 365 programs
• Interest in accounting regulations and bookkeeping