Financial Svcs Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of assigned accounts payable tasks, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Invoice Processing: Review, validate, and process purchase order (PO)-based invoices by matching them with corresponding purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Non-PO Invoices Management: Handle non-PO invoices by verifying necessary approvals and coding them to appropriate accounts.
• Collaboration: Work with procurement, finance, and other business teams to resolve aged disputes.
• Vendor Communication: Maintain communication with vendors regarding the status of invoices, payments, and any queries.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth processing and approval of invoices.
• Month-End Activities: Ensure that all assigned month-end accounts payable activities and discrepancies are resolved within the set timelines.
• P2P Process Management: 
  • Ensure smooth operation of the procure-to-pay process by coordinating with internal stakeholders for timely approvals, processing and resolution of disputes.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of P2P best practices and continuously seek opportunities for process improvement.
  • Expand responsibilities beyond invoice processing, including Helpdesk support, GRIR reconciliation, aged balance analysis, and reporting.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit requirements, adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Record Maintenance: Keep accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Continuous Improvement: Focus on improving process design by simplifying and standardizing processes while enhancing quality and minimizing costs.
• Audit Participation: Engage in internal and external audits and support where needed.
• Reporting: Report and resolve any issues relating to non-compliance.
• Learning and Development: Continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional development by participating in training sessions and workshops related to accounts payable and P2P processes.

Key Skills

• Proficiency in SAP with strong understanding of accounts payable workflows.
• Experience in large multinational environments, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong conflict management and communication skills.
• Process-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX) and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Attention to detail, time management, and adaptability.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Experience Level: 3–5 years in accounts payable or accounting, with solid grasp of accounting concepts and procedures.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
• P2P Knowledge: Strong understanding of the procure-to-pay process within a large manufacturing setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Shift Work: Willingness to work in shifts.