Associate Analyst

## What you’ll do: This role is responsible for analyzing, reconciling, and resolving complex invoice holds to enable timely supplier payments and support a stable Procure-to-Pay process. This role requires strong ownership, analytical capability, cross-functional coordination, and a continuous improvement mindset to identify root causes, reduce recurring holds, and improve overall process efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Handle complex invoice reconciliation activities with accuracy, urgency, and end-to-end ownership. • Manage open, critical, and complex invoice holds to support timely clearance and supplier payment. • Analyze invoice hold reasons, identify recurring issues, and drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce repeat occurrences. • Conduct root cause analysis using structured quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and data-based problem solving. • Coordinate with Accounts Payable, buyers, suppliers, plants, requesters, and other stakeholders to obtain required information and resolve discrepancies. • Maintain clear and timely updates in invoice management tools, trackers, and workflows to ensure transparency and audit readiness. • Resolution of invoice holds and reduction in past-due invoices. • Prepare and present business updates, dashboards, and process performance summaries for leadership and stakeholders. • Use Excel and data analysis skills to prioritize actions, identify ageing risks, track progress, and improve process visibility. • Initiate or participate in continuous improvement projects to simplify processes, reduce manual follow-ups, and sustain long-term solutions. • Ensure structured communication and avoiding unnecessary escalation loops. ## Qualifications: • 3-5 years of relevant experience into Accounts payable or Handling invoice reconciliation • Should be Non-Engineer Graduate or Equivalent/ Preferred Commerce ## Skills: • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills • Excellent knowledge with MS office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI) and SCM Functional skills in Procure to Pay Process • Deep functional expertise in material planning, Oracle ERP, Invoice Reconciliation • Technology Savvy, Innovative with Digital Mindset • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a focus on execution and results.