Job Description Summary

Prepares, records, verifies and pays vendor invoices for goods and services on a timely basis and responds to vendor queries. Maintains, analyzes and reconciles accounts payable ledger accounts, financial statements and reports. Develops, directs, plans and evaluates accounts payable policies and procedures, and ensures external and internal controls and policies are adhered to. May process employee expenses reimbursement requests for payment

This position requires knowledge that is acquired through experience, specialized education or training. The role has clearly defined procedures and tasks as well as defined guidelines to aid in decision making. The job should possess a good knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the range of processes, procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned tasks and a basic understanding of the underlying concepts & principles upon which the job is based. The knowledge can be acquired through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. The job requires the ability to make judgements based on practice and previous experience. This job typically requires a minimum of 5 or more years experience.

What you will do:

• Process invoices accurately and efficiently throughout the month utilizing the different ERP systems. 
• Performs root cause analysis to resolve invoice discrepancies and identify potential process improvements.
• Meet with key stakeholders and conduct follow-up tasks, communicate opportunities for improvement and agree action plans.
• Liaise with relevant parties (buyers, requestors and suppliers, etc.) to resolve critical issues preventing invoices to be processed.
• Maintains documentation to support AP transactions that facilitates the efficient review and audit of books and records.
• Prepare weekly and/or monthly reports on problem queue invoicing and aging analysis.
• Notify changes in process that may alter desktop procedures.
• Comply with all internal control procedures to ensure accurate financial records, particularly in relation to Corporate Delegation of Authority policy.
• Provide support to other team members regarding invoice processing.
• Performs other related work as assigned by management related to providing support to AP Operations.

What you need:

Education & special trainings:

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business or at least two years of equivalent studies towards a College degree in a related field
• MS Office Suite
• Fluent spoken and written English. Any other language is a plus
• ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP systems knowledge is a big plus

Qualifications & experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a finance function ideally with experience performing accounts payables responsibilities in matrixed international company (preferably American or Multinational company) with complex reporting practices and with exposure to various reporting systems.