Disbursement SME

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Position Summary:

The roleis responsible formanaging and delivering complex disbursement and payment-related projectsin a timely mannerand plays a key role in supporting system implementations banking and ERP migrations and payment process improvements. The position requires strong end-to-end knowledge of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process with a specific focus on payment execution controls and related banking activities. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the full P2P cycle solid accounting principles and hands-on experience with multiple ERP platforms and banking systems. The individual will be assigned to defined projects or fixed-term initiatives that address operational needs mitigate risk or drive efficiencies within the disbursement and payment landscape while also being expected to support operational activities as required to ensure continuity and stability of daily payment executionincluding the review and approval of payments on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact forpaymentexecutionrelated projects initiatives and process changes.

• Participate in and drive system implementations migrations processimprovementsand bank-related changesimpactingpayment processes.

• Support migration activities from a process perspective including standardizing incoming tasks and integrating them into harmonized GBS EMEA processes.

• Collaborate closely with Treasury and cross-functional P2P and Finance teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of initiatives.

• Lead and contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency standardization risk mitigation and control enhancement.

• Provide subject matterexpertiseand guidance on P2P processes payment policies controls and systems.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for payment-related queries and issues ensuringtimelyresolution and high service levels.

• Manage and oversee disbursement activities including payment runs ensuringtimelyaccurate and compliant vendor payments.

• Review and approve paymentson a daily basisin accordance withinternal controls andapprovalmatrices.

• Ensure VAT and tax-related payments are executed accurately and on time.

• Maintain oversight of payment execution performance including quality of payment runsand issue management.

• Support the implementation maintenance and optimization of AP and payment systemsand resolving system issues.

• Developmaintain and improve standard operating procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies procedures and audit requirements.

• Perform compliance and investigative activities including exceptional payment reviews and root cause analysis.

• Support the Disbursement Manager and Team Leads with ad hoc reporting and operational insights.

• Facilitate training and onboarding for new team members and provide ongoing functional support.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support disbursement operations and strategic initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administrationis preferred.

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable ora relatedfinance role with a focus on ProcureToPay (P2P) processes.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles practices and regulations.

• Proficiencyin AP software and ERP systems

• Familiarity with Wallstreet inhouse bank system is preferred

• Background in Payment and Disbursement operations is preferred

• Fluent in English is both written and spoken

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of payment methods with the ability to perform root cause analysis and drive process improvements.

• Deep understanding of Accounts Payable and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

• Hands-on experience with ERP and payment systems including SAP Oracle Navision QAD JD Edwards (E1) and Wallstreet.

• Experience working in high-volume multi-entity and multi-currency processing environments.

• Solid understanding of audit requirements SOX controls and VAT regulations.

• Previousparticipation in projects system implementations or process migrations is preferred.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with a focus on risk mitigation prioritization and deadline management.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High levelof accuracy and attention to detail with a diligent and quality-focused mindset.

• Professional and customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.