About the Role
Imagine this. You join a fast-moving finance team where accuracy, speed, and good judgement really matter. As our Accounts Payable Accountant, you will take ownership of a high volume of supplier invoices, work extensively with purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, and make sure transactions move smoothly through our systems. This is a hands-on role for someone who already knows their way around accounts payable and is ready to contribute from day one.
At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.
What You’ll Do
- Process and book a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and on time
- Work extensively with purchase orders, checking invoices against POs and identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Review invoice details, approvals, supporting documentation, and accounting information before posting
- Handle questions, clarifications, and follow-ups related to supplier invoices and payments
- Investigate invoice discrepancies and work with internal teams and suppliers to get issues resolved quickly
- Work daily with Microsoft Dynamics and ExFlow to process and manage invoices
- Maintain accurate vendor and accounting records and ensure transactions are properly documented
- Support the wider finance team during periods of high workload and help keep accounts payable processes moving efficiently
- Contribute to improving accounts payable processes and identifying practical ways to make daily workflows more efficient
- Support month-end activities and other accounting tasks related to accounts payable when required
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- Around 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, accounts payable, vendor accounting, or a similar finance role
- Practical experience processing and booking supplier invoices in a high-volume environment
- Strong experience working with purchase orders and PO-based invoice processes
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics is required
- Experience with ExFlow is highly valued
- Accounting education or professional training in accounting or finance
- Previous professional accounting experience within a company in Switzerland
- Good understanding of Swiss accounting practices and day-to-day finance processes
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with large volumes of financial data and documentation
- Fluent English is required
- German or French is a strong plus
- Higher education or a university degree is not required
- Previous aerospace or defense experience is not required
Who You Are
You are comfortable in a busy finance environment where there is always something that needs to get done. You know how to work independently, stay organized when invoice volumes increase, and spot when something does not add up. You are not afraid to ask questions, chase missing information, or dig into a discrepancy until it is resolved. You bring solid accounting experience, a practical mindset, and the reliability to take ownership of your work while collaborating closely with the wider team.