Procure To Pay Operations Analyst

Skill required: Procure to Pay - Invoice Processing

Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Analyst

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:3 to 5 years

About Accenture

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What would you do? You will be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and will be helping us in determining financial outcomes by collecting operational data/reports, whilst conducting analysis and reconciling transactions. Procure to Pay is the process of managing the entire purchasing cycle from ordering goods and services to making the final payment. It includes steps like requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment processing. The goal is to ensure efficient and accurate procurement and payment activities. This process helps in maintaining good supplier relationships and controlling costs. Effective Procure to Pay systems streamline operations and improve financial management. keyword includes:- ("Invoice Processing", "PO & Non PO","Vendor Payament","Master Data Managemet", "Vendor Management", "Accounts Payable") Refers to the systematic handling and management of incoming invoices within a business or organization. It involves tasks such as verifying the accuracy of the invoice, matching it with purchase orders and delivery receipts, and initiating the payment process. Automated systems and software are often employed to streamline and expedite the invoice processing workflow, improving efficiency and reducing the likelihood of errors.

What are we looking for? Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent Preferred Qualifications:
• 2–4 years of experience in Procure To Pay Operations.
• SAP experience a plus
• Exposure to Procure To Pay operations life cycle including knowledge of Procure To Pay systems, PO creation and processing, contracting, and supplier invoicing
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Solid understanding of and experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Proficiency with Excel and Access
• Excellent communication, organization/time management and problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Provide daily support to a team lead
• Provide process and transaction support
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal including formal presentation skills (needs to be able to build relationships over the phone without meeting suppliers / customers on a regular basis)
• Accountable for maintaining quality and service standards to support the overall Accenture-Client relationship and to deliver continuous improvement
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Adaptable communication ability to conform to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers
• The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated independent self-starter who thrives on challenge and delivering exceptional results
• The ideal candidate must possess a desire to learn and deliver as a true team player Roles and Responsibilities:
• Vendor Master data Management
• Create, update, and maintain vendor records in the ERP/finance system.
• Validate vendor information (bank details, tax IDs, contact information) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct periodic audits of vendor master data to eliminate duplicates and outdated records.
• Collaborate with Procure To Pay and compliance teams to onboard new vendors.
• Create, update, and maintain vendor records in the ERP/finance system.
• Validate vendor information (bank details, tax IDs, contact information) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct periodic audits of vendor master data to eliminate duplicates and outdated records.
• Collaborate with Procure To Pay and compliance teams to onboard new vendors. Invoice Management
• Process vendor invoices in line with company policies and payment terms.
• Verify invoice details against purchase orders and contracts.
• Resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Ensure timely approvals and payments to vendors.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling accounts payable. Vendor Queries
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding payments, invoices, and account status.
• Investigate and resolve vendor issues promptly to maintain strong relationships.
• Provide clear communication on payment schedules, delays, or disputes.
• Document and track queries to identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
• Process vendor invoices in line with company policies and payment terms.
• Verify invoice details against purchase orders and contracts.
• Resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Ensure timely approvals and payments to vendors.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling accounts payable.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding payments, invoices, and account status.
• Investigate and resolve vendor issues promptly to maintain strong relationships.
• Provide clear communication on payment schedules, delays, or disputes.
• Document and track queries to identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.