GDS Tax - ACR Staff EG - RTR 1 1

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Job title Staff
Reports to Senior 3

Job purpose
This role supports the end-to-end Procure to Pay (P2P) cycle, focusing on transactional excellence, process compliance, automation, and digital enablement across vendor onboarding, purchase order processing, invoice management, and payment execution.
The position emphasizes accuracy, control adherence, and process digitalization, while contributing to continuous improvement, cost optimization, and client value realization.
Key Responsibilities
. Perform accurate and timely processing of:
o Perform accurate and timely processing of:
o Vendor Master Data Management
o Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order Creation
o Goods Receipt and 3-way Match Validation
o Supplier Invoice Processing and Exception Handling
o Vendor Payments and Banking Transactions
. Validate vendor invoices and ensure accurate recording and posting of liabilities, deductions, and adjustments in ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, D365, Ariba).
. Support compliance with invoice accuracy, PO compliance, GRN matching, and payment schedule adherence.
. Update trackers and dashboards to report process metrics, aging, and performance KPIs across multi-country engagements.
. Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and statutory audit guidelines.
. Provide timely and comprehensive responses to vendor and client queries related to payments, invoices, and master data.

Digital & Analytical Enablement
. Leverage AI-assisted invoice processing tools, OCR, and automation agents for faster turnaround and reduced exceptions.
. Perform basic data validations, reconciliations, and vendor analytics using digital platforms and analytics tools.
. Identify automation or process improvement opportunities to enhance accuracy, turnaround time, and supplier satisfaction.
. Participate in process digitalization initiatives such as invoice OCR, automated approvals, exception prediction, and Power BI dashboards.
. Demonstrate strong work organization, ownership, and accountability to meet delivery targets.
. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
. Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
. Exposure to vendor compliance management, payment run, or tax (TDS/VAT) processing is an advantage.
. Understanding of SOX controls and audit compliance for the P2P process.
. Experience in transition or migration projects is a plus.

Collaboration & Governance
. Liaise with internal finance, procurement, and vendor management teams to ensure seamless P2P process flow and query resolution.
. Support process transition and documentation aligned to standardized templates and SOPs.
. Escalate invoice exceptions, aging issues, or payment delays promptly to ensure SLA and quality adherence.

Functional & Technical Skills
. Strong foundational understanding of the Order to Cash lifecycle, with exposure in at least one of the areas:
. Strong foundational understanding of the Procure to Pay lifecycle, with exposure to at least one of the following areas:
o Vendor Master Data
o Purchase Order Processing
o Invoice Receipt & Validation
o Payment Processing & Banking Interface
o Vendor Query Management & Reconciliation
. Familiarity with process transition and documentation standards.
. Basic accounting knowledge, including expense recognition, prepayments, and accruals.
. Working knowledge of ERP platforms such as Business Central, D365, SAP, or Ariba.
. Strong Excel and data analytics proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, formula automation).
. Understanding of SOX controls, audit compliance, and reporting mechanisms.
. Awareness of automation and AI tools (e.g., Power Automate, Power BI, AI Agents, UiPath) preferred.

Future-Ready & Behavioural Competencies
. Digital Fluency: Operates effectively in a technology-enabled environment, leveraging automation and data visualization tools
. Analytical Mindset: Applies data-driven insights to identify issues, perform reconciliations, and predict exceptions.
. Agility: Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability during process changes, transition phases, and cross-functional initiatives.
. Collaboration: Works effectively in a global virtual team structure with procurement, operations, and client teams.
. Continuous Improvement: Contributes ideas for process optimization, automation, and standardization.

Performance Metrics / KPIs
. Accuracy and timeliness of invoice and payment processing
. Compliance with SLAs and quality benchmarks
. Reduction in manual touchpoints and exceptions
. Adherence to audit and control standards
. Contribution to automation and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Experience
. Education: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy/Management Accounting (preferred) or related field
. Experience: 1-5 years of relevant accounting or finance process experience, preferably in Procure to Pay, Accounts Payable, or Vendor Management
. Added Advantage: Exposure to transition/migration projects and multi-country delivery

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