Coordinator, Accounts Payable (contract role)
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.
For more information visit: www.apotex.com.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing prompt payment of all invoices, cheque requisitions, and expense reports.
Job Responsibilities
- Enter into Sap Finance module & Ariba system - purchase order / non purchaser order invoices
- Responds to supplier inquiries.
- Separates taxes on invoices and expense reports, records all expenses received, and any changes in amounts.
- Sets-up and performs cheque runs on a weekly basis including: determining cash requirements, printing cheques, and a cheque register and clearing of wires.
- Cancel cheques / SAP document number in system.
- Maintains a master-file for suppliers/employees, including entering and deleting information as required.
- Liaise with internal procurement personnel and resolve purchase order issues.
- Preparing/boxing paid invoice/wires to be send to file bound.
- Provide copies of invoices to general accounting personnel as needed.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- 5 years experience in an Accounts Payable environment.
- College diploma in Accounting
- Excellent knowledge of journal entries and reconciliations
- Current knowledge of commodity tax legislation and its application.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and a team player.
- Strong ability to manage information requests efficiently.
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in a timely and effective manner.
- Able to work independently in a proactive manner.
- Excellent organizational abilities and customer service.
- Strong technical proficiency in Excel.
- Experience in an SAP & Ariba environment and in complex chart of accounts coding
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.