You will be participating in the timely and accurate processing of documents. You will act as the subject matter expert (SME) in interacting with the various business groups in resolving issues and your fellow AP team members. You will escalate process issues with the various stakeholders and the Finance team for improvement opportunity.
We are looking for a skilled Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist to join our AP team. Based in Sri Lanka you will be supporting about 20 global subsidiaries ensuring timely and accurate processing of payables transactions through a full-cycle AP function. You must be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment while interacting with various stakeholders globally. Flexibility ability to prioritize both individual and team objectives and good problem-solving skills are a must. You will be expected to escalate process issues with the various stakeholders while maintaining a continual improvement mindset.
This role focuses on Accounts Payable experience in the APJ region as the primary focus and the EMEA region as a secondary focus.
What Youll Do:
- Process PO and invoices ensuring correct matching to PO and coding of invoices through COUPA.
- Identify and analyse aged invoices and take corrective action to ensure AP aging is within terms.
- Support employee expenses and reconcile company credit cards through T&E tool Expensify
- Ensure AP teams comply and enforce the appropriate elements of the P2P policies e.g. T & E and Procurement and escalate as appropriate.
- Transactional process review and sample audit of AP transactions to ensure compliance for approval and coding
- Provide direction on what areas to prioritize such as vendor queries action overdue balances and invoices on hold.
- Review supplier account reconciliations for major vendors and vendors in dispute
- Provide feedback to the extended AP team on quality and accuracy to give the opportunity of continuous improvement.
- Provide feedback so that we as an extended team continuously improve our delivery quality and performance highlighting issues to managers to ensure we have standard processes.
- To assist with housekeeping duties such as scanning archiving and preparation of documents to ensure Tax and/or Statutory compliance
- Provide refresher/new hire training to the business and Finance team members
- Contribute in ad hoc departmental and business projects as required.
Qualifications :
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- The candidate is required to have proven experience in multi-national Accounts Payable environment with multiple countries and currencies
- Good understanding of the Procure to Pay process.
- Experience using an ERP system (Netsuite and Coupa preferably) and good Excel skills
- Excellent customer service and problem solving skills
- Ability to clearly communicate in English verbally and written
- Ability to identify and prioritize issues and be accountable for resolution.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changes in processes and business environment.
- Be an effective communicator and build relationships with stakeholders that provide opportunity for constructive feedback.
Additional Information :
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships. #Li-Hybrid
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time