The Global Direct AP analyst must have:
In-depth knowledge of the company’s business processes in the area of Direct AP accounting and invoice processing, payment and/or strong SAP experience (S/4 preferred)
Strong knowledge of one or more business domain areas with strong business application knowledge
Strong analytical skills and the ability to move forward with incomplete information
Experience as a current system user
Respect his/her peer group and end-user community for his/her knowledge and skills
Empowerment to make decisions on functional, process, or operational changes
Excellent team player skills, with strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to raise relevant issues, drive for solutions, and make decisions under time constraints
Experience with system implementations preferred
Experience with conducting presentations and training
Application software skills, including presentation, spreadsheet, and word-processing applications
Ability to adapt to changes and ready to work in a fluidic/dynamic business environment
Ability to train and/or coach others
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task
Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience with closing and reporting in SAP ERP.
Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards, Direct AP accounting & reconciliation, reporting, and SOX controls.
Strong working knowledge of Lease, Inventory and Sales Accounting.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
The Global Direct AP analyst will perform the following main functions:
Independently lead daily/monthly/quarterly controllership deliverables related to Direct AP GRIR recon, Accrual GL recon, Trade payable GL recon, and clearing open items after reconciliation at the PO and PO line items level.
Prepare the adjusting entry for trade AP during the month/quarter close.
Facilitate and explain LS&Co. financial accounting processes to BPO partners.
Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards, reporting, and SOX controls.
Acts as a key subject matter expert i.e., Inventory accounting, GRIR, Accrual GLs etc. (SME) for Direct AP.
Identify, document, and resolve issues
Develop business process documentation (process flows, business process procedures, etc)
Develop presentations
Provide the first line of support for vendors, SSM and other stakeholders
Deliver training to the Wipro Direct AP team
Assist in formal and informal change management activities
Education qualification:
Accounting Graduate/ Post Graduate/CA/CPA/CMA qualified or intermediate
Experience:
8 to 10 years’ experience in related field with special emphasis on Direct AP accounting and processing
Captive industry experience serving global client/MNC preferred
Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards, reporting, SOX controls.
Skills in Microsoft Office, HFM and SAP (Mandatory)
Excellent communication skills – written, spoken and reading