About Us Rakuten TV is a leading streaming platform available in 42 countries across Europe, offering transactional, advertising-based, and free ad-supported streaming content. We are part of Rakuten Group, one of the world's leading internet services companies.

We are looking for a Senior AP Accountant who will lead our Accounts Payable function.

Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations

Oversee accurate and timely processing of high-volume vendor invoices, including proper GL review, PO matching, approvals, and discrepancy resolution.

Oversee the management of employee expense reports, ensuring policy adherence.

Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, addressing inquiries and payment issues.

Assist with month-end/year-end closing, including accruals and expense recording.

Perform complex AP reconciliations (sub-ledger to GL, accrued expense, vendor statements, prepaids).

Investigate and resolve reconciling items and prepare detailed reports.

Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the P2P process and propose solutions for optimization and collaborate on process improvements and system enhancements.

Treasury Operations

Prepare, review, and upload payments to banking platforms, manage day-to-day banking operations,



oversee bank account administration and signatory controls, and maintain effective relationships with banking partners.

Other Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a Junior Accounts Payable team member, providing day-to-day guidance, workload prioritization, training, and performance support to ensure efficient and accurate AP operations.

Assist departments with budget preparation and support internal/external audits.

Stay updated on AP best practices and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

Proven experience with complex accounts reconciliations.

Strong understanding of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.

Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements or automation initiatives preferred.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics BC preferred)

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with procurement tools preferred

📌 Senior AP Accountant (Madrid)
🏢 Rakuten Tv
📍 Madrid