Accounts Payable Manager (Ref. 2607) - 6-month contract

Our client is an innovative biopharmaceutical company located in the greater Zug area, focused on the development of advanced therapies in the field of liver diseases. To support their growing international operations, we are currently looking for an

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to take full ownership of the accounts payable function in a startup environment. This is a high-impact, standalone role responsible for both the daily execution and strategic development of scalable AP operations. You will handle everything from invoice entry to payment processing while building robust processes, controls, and reporting frameworks to support a growing international business.

Your main tasks

• Oversee invoice processing, ensuring automated workflows function as intended
• Manually enter invoices in cases where automation is not possible or fails
• Ensure that invoice data is complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy
• Drive vendor adoption of automation tools, such as the supplier portal and electronic invoicing, to minimize manual processing
• Ensure PO compliance across the organization by guiding business users in understanding and adhering to procurement and approval processes
• Manage and execute weekly payment cycles, ensuring correctness, adherence to approval policies, and consistency with vendor agreements and cash flow planning
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the AP subledger and provide support during month-end closing
• Oversee and execute withholding tax payments related to HCP engagements, guaranteeing compliance, accuracy, and timely payment
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements, reducing manual intervention and increasing accuracy and scalability
• Support the FP&A Head, providing assistance with month end accruals and contribute to cash flow planning
• Prepare AP reports and metrics for finance leadership
• Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Finance teams to support end-to-end process alignment
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Extensive, hands-on AP experience, with exposure to multinational or startup environments
• Proven ability to lead and optimize AP operations independently (with experience in procure to pay systems)
• Strong Excel skills and ability to build and manage trackers and reconciliations
• Highly organized and accountable
• Excellent command of English, any other EU languages are a strong plus

Sebastian Pal is looking forward to receiving your application documents via job portal (CV, diploma, reference letters; no motivational letter necessary).
Full discretion is guaranteed and we will gladly answer any additional questions.