Financial AP Analyst

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review AP accounts for inaccurate data and untimely entries, identify errors and their causes, and report analysis to management.
• Analyze quality control data and generate reporting for team management;
• Team with managers to develop meaningful analysis of department efficiency;
• Generate adhoc reports as requested by management;
• Receive reports and communications from vendors and other partners, identify errors and potential disputes, develop resolutions and communicate these to management;
• Communicate with vendors and other partners regarding errors and disputes, develop resolutions, and implement these as directed;
• Weekly and monthly monitoring and reviewing Goods Receipt not Invoiced (GRNI) process and act as an escalation point;
• Collaborate with the Shared Services teams (internal and BPO) team in order to achieve the team targets;
• Month end activities (accruals preparation, bad debt reserve, debit balances reclassification, GL accounts reconciliation);
• Analysis and review of blocked invoices.
• Supervision of the BPO team work, review metrics and quality controls; actively be involved in the monthly  formal reviews.
• Provide support for SARBANES-OXLEY and internal control requirements;
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies;
• Complete other analysis in support of primary responsibilities Accounts Payable team, or as otherwise assigned by management. May include: assist with financial and operational audits, support vendors, clients, and other partners with process improvements, respond to inquiries, and provide an AP contact as designated.
• Provide support or be part of the projects related to Accounts Payables. 

Education level and/or relevant experience:

• University Degree in Economic Studies
  Strong accounting knowledge - mainly Accounts Payable area;
• 4 + years of Accounts Payable experience;
• Fluency in English/German/French/Spanish; other language is a plus;
• SAP is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excel skills at an Intermediate level or higher;

Other Requirements

• Team working
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness 
• Must be detail oriented and have good basic math skills; professional attitude, reliable
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at different levelsAvailability for a full time working schedule