Procure to Pay Senior Accountant

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Procure to Pay Senior AccountantFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionAs a 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 Senior Accountant 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 SupervisorDetailed Requirements:Processing of incoming invoices including purchase order matchingHandling rentals, travel agency, utilities and other recurring invoicesHandling depositsHandling Petty Cash bookingManaging spread expenses over the periodsFollowing up on match exceptions and coordinating with BusinessVerifying that invoices comply with policies and proceduresFollowing up on prepaymentsPreparing and processing payments ensuring that payment deadlines are metEnsuring no AP transactions are outstanding on the Bank reconciliationsHandling supplier statementsValidating purchase order data and transmitting to the supplierFollowing up on transactions on the Accounts Payables Trial Balance (Ageing)Following up on open Purchase Orders and invoices on holdAuditing expense reports to ensure compliance with SGS PoliciesHandling and responding to supplier inquiriesTasks related to the month end closingPreparing and reviewing VAT reportPreparing and reviewing accruals and any other P2P provisionAssisting with monthly KPI preparationAssisting P2P manager/P2P Team Leader in any other ad-hoc activityAssisting and training P2P team with accounting mattersInvolvement in improvement initiatives/projectsQualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or FinanceMinimum 5 years of related professional experience in Accounting/Finance (experience within an SSC environment is an advantage)General knowledge of accounting principles and administrative processesExperience with financial systems (Oracle E Business Suite knowledge is a plus)Intermediate-level Excel proficiencyStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamCustomer service orientation with a positive, learning-focused attitudeDemonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement Additional InformationExperience in dealing with clientsOrganized, with administrative...