Associate I, Accounts Payable (P)

Summary of Position:

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepares all financial reports. Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income. Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements, prepares and consolidates financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Designs, modifies, implements and/or maintains accounting systems to ensure an adequate recognition of financial transactions. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures and internal controls. May prepare written technical accounting and financial reporting position papers for review; including SEC reporting, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, segment reporting, impairment, equity-method investees, acquisitions and discontinued operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• Supports transitions and knowledge transfer
• Provides services at expected levels with a clear customer service and escalates exceptions
• Corresponds to internal and external inquiries

Accounts Payable

• • Processing of PO and non-PO invoices, Credit Notes and Down Payments processing
  • Timely resolution of Invoices which have a price and quantity deviations and follow-ups including debit balances
  • Ensuring controls are in place and supports Payment Proposal reviews
  • Oversight of Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt and timely clearing
  • Providing input for R2P Accruals, account reconciliations and month-end-closing
  • Ensure alignment with AP policy, SOP, regulatory requirements
  • Attend and resolve supplier inquiries via emails and calls

Travel & Expense

• • Process accounting of advance payments
  • Travel and Expense Claims including receipts processing and payment of claims
  • General and Customer service including delegations, reminders and reporting
  • Query handling for end-users
  • Ensure compliance with policy and performing checks
  • Administration of Corporate T&E cards and Business Travel Accounts (BTA)
  • Attend and resolve employee inquiries via emails and calls

Compliance

• • Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented

Any Bachelor’s degree

2 to 4 years of Accounts Payable Experience.

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