P2P Global Recon Manager

Position Summary:

The Manager AP Reconciliations is responsible for owning timely and accurate Accounts Payable (AP) reconciliations and period-end close readiness ensuring strong control compliance clean audit trails and effective issue/variance resolution. The role focuses on managing reconciliations across AP subledgerGL GR/IR and clearing/suspense accounts driving disciplined tracking resolving aged items and ensuring audit-ready documentation

Key Responsibilities:

Reconciliation Ownership & Close Readiness

Own daily and month-end AP reconciliations across:

AP subledger vs GL

GR/IR accounts

Clearing / suspense accounts

Ensure timely close readiness and reconciliation sign-offs

Support period-end close activities including accrual validation and cutoff checks

Variance Resolution & Aging Management

Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks and variances

Drive resolution of aged items through structured tracking and follow-ups

Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions

Ensure timely closure of open recon items and discrepancies

Controls Compliance & Audit Readiness

Ensure adherence to internal controls SOX compliance and audit standards

Maintain audit-ready documentation workpapers and evidence packs

Support internal and external audits including walkthroughs and evidence requests

Ensure completeness and accuracy of control documentation and approvals

Risk Tracking & Governance

Track and manage reconciliation risks aging items and unresolved variances

Enforce timelines and escalate risks proactively

Maintain visibility of key risks and issues impacting close readiness

SLA Metrics & Reporting

Monitor and manage reconciliation KPIs (timeliness aging quality break resolution)

Maintain reconciliation packs variance logs and close dashboards

Provide insights on trends recurring issues and performance gaps

Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate with:

AP Invoice Processing & Payments teams (inputs impacting balances)

Treasury (payment timing failures dependencies)

Procurement

CAO / Controllership teams

Coordinate with auditors (internal/external) for reconciliations and evidence

Continuous Improvement & RCA

Drive RCA and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for recurring breaks

Improve reconciliation processes to reduce manual effort and recurring errors

Support standardization automation and process improvements

Outcomes (Success Measures)

Clean timely reconciliations with signed-off APGL GR/IR and clearing accounts

Reduced aged items through disciplined tracking and faster resolution

Improved close reliability with readiness sign-offs and fewer surprises

Strong controls compliance with complete audit-ready documentation

Reduced recurring breaks through RCA and corrective action closure

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field

812 years of experience in AP reconciliations or finance controllership roles

Strong experience in month-end close and reconciliation processes

Functional Expertise

Strong knowledge of:

AP subledger and GL reconciliations

GR/IR and clearing account management

Close processes accruals and cutoffs

Audit controls and compliance frameworks

Technical Skills

Hands-on experience with:

SAP (AP subledger GL GR/IR postings clearing accounts)

Onestream (or similar consolidation tools)

Strong proficiency in:

Excel (reconciliation packs variance analysis trackers)

Reporting and dashboard preparation

Key Stakeholders

Internal

P2P / Finance Operations Leadership (SDLs Regional Ops leads)

AP Invoice Processing & Payments teams

Treasury (payment execution dependencies)

Procurement

CAO / Controllership teams

External

Auditors (internal and external) evidence requests and walkthroughs

Tools & Systems

ERP/AP Tools: SAP (AP subledger GL GR/IR clearing accounts postings)

Financial Systems: Onestream (or equivalent)

Productivity Tools: Excel PowerPoint (recon packs variance logs dashboards)

Reporting & Analytics: Aging reports variance trends close readiness metrics

Controls & Audit: Workpapers approvals JE/accrual support audit trackers

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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Employment Type :

Full-time