Junior Payment Specialist

Keywords Studios, a global leader in media localization, translation, and content creation services, is establishing a Global Shared Service Centre in Milan to support its international operations. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation, precision, and excellence across our projects worldwide.

As a Junior Payments Specialist, you will play a vital role in managing and processing financial transactions while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to maintain smooth payment operations and support the company's financial goals.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Payment Processing: Execute manual and automated supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Reconciliation: Assist with month-end reconciliations as part of SOX compliance process

• Cashflow Management: Support cash forecasting efforts to ensure liquidity for ongoing operations

• Bank Relations: Address banking issues and liaise with the Group Treasury team to facilities effective solutions

• Compliance and Obligations: Ensure the accurate and timely payment of statutory obligations, including taxes, pensions and other regulatory requirements

• Audits and Reporting: Assist the AP Supervisor during audits and prepper reports on payment activates.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to enhancing payment workflows and ensure adherence to best practice in financial operations

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

• Between 1 to 2 years of experience in payment processing, treasury or accounts payable roles

• Knowledge of compliance regulations, including SOX and local statutory obligations is a plus

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel

• Excellent communication skills in English and Italian

• Knowledge of Netsuite will be considered an asset

Behavioural Skills

• Organized and Results Driven: Maintains a structured approach to tasks, effectively prioritizing to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes

• Strong Team Player and Problem Solver: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, addressing challenges with a proactive and solutions oriented mindset

• Passionate and Proactive: Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative, consistently seeking opportunities to improve processes and drive success

Benefits

Welfare
Fringe Benefit
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Learning and Development
Hybrid