Accounts Payable Finance Analyst

<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Invoice Ingestion: Scan and validate invoices received by email, resolve errors, and escalate technology issues as required within SLAs.</li> <li>High-Volume Processing: Process large volume of invoices in multiple languages via Concur Invoice for proper approval, amount, allocation code and expense methodology (prepaid, expense, accruals, etc) in line with SLAs.</li> <li>Invoice Compliance: Review and validate invoices to meet global standards and local government regulations, addressing tax discrepancies and coordinating with vendors for necessary revisions before processing.</li> <li>Account Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor accounts, analyse discrepancies, and resolve issues with vendors and business users.</li> <li>Supplier Management: Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle process, including onboarding, contract management, and offboarding.</li> <li>Month-End Closing: Support activities to meet internal SLAs, ensuring all invoices are reviewed and actioned prior to closing.</li> <li>Payment Handling: Experience performing treasury operations, preparing settlement runs and troubleshooting errors.</li> <li>Automation &amp; Efficiency: Embrace technology to enhance automation, optimise workflows, and improve the Contract-to-Pay process.</li> <li>Query Resolution: Handle vendor and internal enquiries promptly, including addressing payment issues, reversals, and approvals.</li> <li>Workflow Optimisation: Streamline processes for invoice processing, purchase order matching, and approval workflows.</li> <li>Professional Collaboration: Maintain professionalism in interactions with Accounts Payable, Finance teams, Procurement and Technology teams, and other stakeholders.</li> <li>Team Engagement: Participate in team meetings and training, applying Accounts Payable concepts to daily tasks.</li> <li>Issue Analysis: Perform root-cause analysis and effectively deliver solutions to stakeholders, vendors, and management.</li> <li>Ad-Hoc Projects: Meet deadlines for accounting tasks, specific projects, and month/year-end activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Proven invoice processing knowledge.</li> <li>A minimum of 3 years of previous work experience within Accounts Payable.</li> <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>The ability to cooperate and collaborate effectively with colleagues.</li> <li>Thorough attention to detail, performing all work with high levels of accuracy.</li> <li>Experience with an ERP.</li> <li>Knowledge of basic financial and accounting terminology.</li> <li>Please note: we use years of experience as a guide, but we will certainly consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to have</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Workday</li> <li>Experience with and implementing automated invoice ingestion/processing channels (e.g. EDI, PO Match, ERS, PO Plan, Recurring Payments, Contract to Pay flip).</li> <li>Experience collaborating on enterprise-wide initiatives.</li> <li>Advanced excel skills to develop AP reporting</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>