Apprentice, Accounts Payable Accountant
INSEAD
About the role
About the Role
The Finance and Administration Department at INSEAD encompasses Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance, Legal, Procurement, Risk, and Audit. This apprenticeship is based at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France, reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager and supporting the Accounts Payable team in daily duties.
Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable Operations
- Scan invoices and ensure they are processed accurately and timely
- Attend to supplier/vendor queries regarding payment and/or invoice issues
- Direct and ensure accurate coding of expenditures before posting to the ledger
- Verify payments to suppliers and staff
- Prepare schedules including cash‑in‑advance, Supplier/Vendor Contract List, and other reconciliation schedules
- Assist in verification and follow‑up of vendors’ bank details to prepare wire instructions for foreign payments
- Review and process employee expense reimbursements (including department purchase card) in accordance with company policy
- Assist supervisor with monthly closing activities
Ideal Candidate
- Planning to start a BTS CG or a licence in Finance in September 2026
- Good communication skills in French and English
- Well‑organized and detail‑oriented
- Motivated, serious, punctual, and reliable
- Both autonomous and collaborative; team player
- Tech‑savvy, comfortable with accounting software and the Office suite
Application
Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English.
About INSEAD
At INSEAD, we are proud of our strong international presence and deep connections to the global business community. Guided by our core values—diversity, independence, rigour, and entrepreneurial spirit—we foster a collaborative environment where empathy and integrity are at the heart of every interaction. We encourage a growth mindset, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is one of INSEAD’s founding values. We are committed to cultivating a community that pursues equity, exemplifies inclusion, and cherishes diversity in all its dimensions. Our jobs are open to all talents—apply and join us!
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Requirements
- Good communicational skills in French and English.
- Well organised and detail oriented.
- Motivated, serious, punctual, and reliable.
- Both autonomous and collaborative.
- Team player.
- Tech savvy, at ease with accounting softwares and the Office pack.
Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable Operations.
- Scan invoices and ensure invoices are processed accurately and timely.
- Attend to supplier/ vendors queries pertaining to payment and/or invoice issue if any.
- Direct and ensure that the coding of expenditures is accurate and complete before posting to ledger.
- Verify payment to suppliers and staff.
- Prepare various schedules including cash-in-advance, Supplier/Vendors Contract List and other reconciliation schedules.
- Assist in the verification and follow up of vendors’ bank details to prepare wire instructions for foreign payments.
- Review and process the employee expense reimbursement (including department purchase card) and ensure they are processed per company policy.
- Assist supervisor for the monthly closing activities.
Skills
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