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ROLE PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Accounts Payable Analyst - Issue Resolution
FUNCTION: GBS R2P Finance
SUB FUNCTION: R2P
CITY & COUNTRY: Bucharest/Romania
ROLE SUMMARY
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
This role is ensuring that all controls prior payment (SOx and Non-SOx) is performed in a timely and accurate manner, that all Tax journal postings, Sanctioned vendor related activities are delivered in line with internal/SOx controls, all complex invoice corrections and queries are handled with high accuracy and in a business partnering manner etc.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
The AP Senior analyst supports the operational delivery of the payments processing, as well as the automation agenda within RtP team: UATs, initiatives deployment, end market ad-hoc trainings and corrections.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure all activities are being delivered within SLA and according to Sox & internal controls guidelines with 100% accuracy for all Invoice processing/Tax corrections, Tax journal postings and Pre-Payment controls.
- All Pre-Payment and Sox activities must be performed within tight cut-offs and in alignment with the standard payments calendar shared by Banking Ops team (most critical accountability – will be used when advertising).
- Apply with 100% accuracy all Sanctioned related controls within the end-to-end Invoice processing activities (most critical accountability – will be used when advertising).
- Processing of ad-hoc requests for emergency payments requests/manual payments of failed payments received from Banking Operations teams.
- Performs the UATs for new company code creation, new activity migration, new solutions implementation (automation solutions);
- Onboarding and documentation (TLDs) for: new joiners within the team, process changes & particularities, sanctions suppliers (US, EU) and recommends and delivers process improvements to create greater efficiency and productivity within R2P space.
- Understands and applies relevant financial skills and knowledge.
- Good communication skills, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive with a problem-solving oriented mindset - able to deliver as per internal deadlines and expectations.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Experience Required
- Advanced English and Ms. Office skills (especially Excel and Outlook).
- 1.5 - 2 years’ experience in Finance & Accounting in a multinational corporation.
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- High attention to details and problem-solving skills.
- Able to manage stakeholders with high professionalism and facilitate meetings and calls.
- Ability to meet deadlines, good time management.
- Able to help, teach or explain current process, business decisions to others.
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with specialization in Accounting or Finance.
- EU work permit – mandatory.
BENEFICIAL
- Experience of working with SAP.
QUALIFYING QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
- Do you have knowledge of finance?
- Have you worked in SAP?
- Do you have experience working in Accounts Payable?
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
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