German-Speaking Finance Operations / Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role

Finance operations specialists help organisations run accurate, timely financial processes. A German-speaking professional in Dublin may support accounts payable, receivables, billing, reconciliations or financial customer enquiries for German-speaking business units. The role often sits in a shared-service or international finance team where German is needed for supplier and customer correspondence, while English supports reporting and collaboration with finance colleagues. Success depends on attention to detail, reliable controls and the ability to investigate differences between invoices, payments and system records. Depending on the organisation, you may work with ERP software, spreadsheets, workflow tools and established approval procedures. Some positions focus on transactional processing; others offer opportunities to improve processes, analyse exceptions or contribute to month-end activities. Career development can lead to senior finance operations, financial analysis, controls, team leadership or accounting pathways. Specific accounting standards, qualifications and responsibilities should be assessed against the actual employer and role level.

Key Responsibilities

• Process or review invoices, payments and finance records accurately.
• Communicate with German-speaking suppliers or customers about queries.
• Investigate reconciliation differences and document resolutions.
• Maintain accurate data in finance or enterprise resource planning systems.
• Support month-end activities and timely operational reporting.
• Follow approval, segregation-of-duties and recordkeeping controls.
• Escalate unusual transactions or suspected errors appropriately.
• Suggest practical improvements to recurring finance workflows.

Essential Requirements

• Professional German fluency and good English communication.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence with spreadsheets and structured financial information.
• Ability to follow control procedures and meet processing deadlines.
• Professional handling of confidential business and personal data.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, receivables, billing or shared services.
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or another ERP system.

What You Can Expect

Depending on the employer, opportunities may include:

• Competitive base salary depending on employer and experience
• Potential performance-related bonus or commission where relevant
• International working environment and cross-border collaboration
• Training, professional development and possible career progression
• Possible hybrid working or relocation support where offered

Benefits and arrangements vary by employer.

About the Company

Finance operations opportunities may be offered by multinational shared-service centres, technology companies and international business-services organisations in Ireland. The finance function, systems and qualification requirements vary by employer.