PH_Template_Procure To Pay Specialist

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

As a Specialist (Senior Accountant), you will be part of a team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the Procure to Pay (P2P) stream - (Accounts Payable, Expense and Procurement) as well as Month End Closing process and some other specific accounting activities.

The performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI’s (timeliness, accuracy).

As a P2P Specialist you will be performing various tasks within the P2P process including but not limited to:

• Identifies invoice and purchase order discrepancies and offers solutions
• Assisting with the resolution of discrepancies or problems that prohibit timely processing of invoices in the system.
• Providing support and assistance to colleagues with respect to accounting information
• Responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding outstanding P2P inquiries (e.g. invoices, payments, travel and expenses audit responses).
• Following up on match exceptions and coordinating with Business
• Working closely with R2R team in ensuring that no AP transactions are outstanding in the bank reconciliation and cash management.
• Following up on transactions on the Accounts Payables Trial Balance (Ageing)
• Following up on open Purchase Orders and invoices on hold
• Preparing and reviewing accruals and any other month end P2P transactions
• Assisting in AP Subledger close and other month end activities
• Ensure monthly checklists are completed by the month end and signed off by P2P Supervisor
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of related professional experience in Accounting / Finance – required (if this experience is within an SSC environment it is an advantage)
• General knowledge of accounting principles - required
• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
• Familiarity with excel – intermediate level
  
  

• Experience in dealing with clients
• Organized, with administrative skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
• Able to work independently
• Strong team player
• Customer service oriented
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Focus on achieving results and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have