The Payment Associate is responsible for processing payments in an accurate and timely fashion for specific business sector(s) and countries serviced by GS Procurement - Asia Pacific.
Payments Processing
Generate and review payment batch
Reconcile payment batch
Verify batch file against vendor/bank reports
Resolve and reconcile payment issues
Generate, review and validate Accounts Payable reports
Work with bank on payment discrepancies
Coordinate with Treasury on disbursement accounts
Perform Payment Clearing
SOX & Compliance activities & Reports Preparation
Month-End Clearing Activities
Urgent case handling
Deliver service excellence and maximize customer service and satisfaction
Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders (external / internal customers, co-workers)
Maintain professional attitude during service delivery and resolution of issues
Ensure that service levels and targets are met as per Service Level Agreements
Perform problem tracking and ensure that issues are properly documented, prioritized, tracked, and resolved within the Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Ensure proper and timely escalation of issues so that they are resolved to meet internal and external expectations
Use a considerable amount of discretion in escalating issues to appropriate parties – co-workers, team leads and process managers
Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovate solutions so the team can operate in an efficient and cost effective manner
Job Qualifications:
At least University degree or equivalent in a finance related field or equivalent
1-3 years experience in the accounts payable function;
Experience in shared services center of a multinational corporation desirable
Ability to read, write and speak Korean
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for daily operations and interfacing with internal and external customers
Ability to read, understand, verbally exchange information and compose written material for business purposes in English and Korean
Excellent data entry and processing skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
Basic knowledge of general accounting concepts, rules and legal requirements – proven knowledge of accounts payable desirable
Ability to use computer applications as required – Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), basic SAP skills desirable
