Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

For everyone, everywhere.

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We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in our Tallinn office. This is not just another AP role — you'll lead key AP processes end-to-end, strengthen controls, drive improvements, and help shape how our finance operations scale globally in a fast-growing fintech.

If you're passionate about building strong operational finance foundations, thrive in a collaborative international environment, and want to make a real impact through ownership and continuous improvement, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple entities, from invoice intake and coding to reconciliations, payment readiness, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Ensure accurate invoice processing and controls, including verifying vendor master data and bank details to support compliance, risk control, and audit readiness.

• Own approval workflows and policy adherence, managing updates across entities, handling exceptions, and ensuring approvals are aligned with company policies.

• Drive PO-based invoice controls, ensuring invoices match PO/GRN where applicable (2-way/3-way matching) and resolving exceptions efficiently with stakeholders.

• Support and coordinate month-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, AP aging reviews, and AP reporting to ensure timely, accurate close outcomes.

• Perform post month-end controls, investigating discrepancies and calculating and booking journal entries into the accounting system as needed.

• Help the team execute month-end smoothly by organising relevant meetings, tracking progress of month-end closings, and supporting the team with required accounting entries.

• Provide accurate documentation and support for internal and external audits, responding to requests and ensuring strong evidence trails.

• Drive system and process improvements, including identifying automation opportunities, supporting testing, improving documentation, and training stakeholders where needed.

• Act as a senior point of contact for vendors and internal teams, resolving complex issues quickly and professionally while improving the overall stakeholder experience.

• Support knowledge sharing and team development by mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to consistent ways of working.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable principles, controls, and accounting standards; an accounting qualification or degree is an advantage.

• Significant experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role, ideally in a multi-entity or international environment; fintech or fast-growth company experience is a plus.

• Proven ability to support and improve month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, aging reviews, and AP reporting.

• Experience performing post month-end controls, investigating discrepancies, and preparing and booking journal entries when required.

• Strong working knowledge of 2-way/3-way matching (invoice vs PO/GRN) and ability to resolve exceptions efficiently and pragmatically.

• Familiarity with VAT invoicing requirements and solid grounding in basic accounting principles.

• Proficient in ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or similar); comfortable partnering on system/process changes.

• Advanced spreadsheet skills including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, enabling accurate data analysis, reporting, and issue investigation.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial processes clearly and confidently.

• Participate in and lead key finance projects (system rollouts, workflow changes, new entity onboarding, process redesign), driving timelines and stakeholder alignment

• A proactive, hands-on mindset — you take ownership, solve problems, and follow through.

• High attention to detail paired with a drive to improve how things work, not just keep them running.

• Prior experience in SOX compliance and US GAAP principles will be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact: Your work will directly shape how our AP function operates, strengthens controls, and scales globally.

• Grow with us: We're a fast-growing fintech, offering opportunities to lead improvements, take on broader scope, and develop your career.

• Work with purpose: Join a collaborative, ambitious team that values ownership, improvement, and results.

• Competitive salary packages and benefits.

• Culture of ownership: We move fast, challenge the status quo, and celebrate people who take responsibility and deliver.

Salary: EUR gross monthly + RSUs

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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