AP Invoice Associate (5 months Contract/Nightshift)

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Job Purpose

The Ocean Freight AP Invoice Processor Associate is responsible for processing vendor invoices and providing other AP-related services, in accordance with the SSC Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Divisions being supported.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Processing of AP transactions

• Book PO and Non-PO freight invoices sent thru email or directly via xSuite.
• Monitor open invoices and follow up of pending approvals within SAP/Xsuite and OF tool.
• Handles the resolution of invoice issues and attend to queries from vendors and counterparts daily.
• Reconcile freight vendor account against statement of account as needed.

Closing Activities and Reporting

• Prepare Freight Accrual and Voyage Report
• Prepare Freight Non-auto accrual analysis.
• Prepare periodic BSR.
• Provide support by sending periodic requirements (e.g., NZ and ME report and supporting documents)
• Preparing of Quarterly & Yearly Vendor reconciliation

Compliance

• Provide supporting documentation for Audit purposes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with statutory/legal requirements, internal controls and SOX, company policies, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• With at least 2 years experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience in working in SSC environment
• Exposure in process improvements projects
• Detail Oriented, pro-active, able to thrive in transitioning high pressure environment.
• Good customer-oriented mindset and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial software, preferably SAP.
• Proficient on using MS Applications (Excel, Word and Power Point).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willing to work night shift (12am - 9am)