Procure to Pay Senior Accountant

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

As a Senior Accountant, you will be part of a team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the Procure to Pay (P2P) stream - (Accounts Payable, Expense and Procurement) as well as Month End Closing process and some other specific accounting activities.

The performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI's (timeliness, accuracy).

As a P2P Specialist you will be performing various tasks within the P2P process including but not limited to:

·Identifies invoice and purchase order discrepancies and offers solutions

·Assisting with the resolution of discrepancies or problems that prohibit timely processing of invoices in the system.

·Providing support and assistance to colleagues with respect to accounting information

·Responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding outstanding P2P inquiries (e.g. invoices, payments, travel and expenses audit responses).

·Following up on match exceptions and coordinating with Business

·Working closely with R2R team in ensuring that no AP transactions are outstanding in the bank reconciliation and cash management.

·Following up on transactions on the Accounts Payables Trial Balance (Ageing)

·Following up on open Purchase Orders and invoices on hold

·Preparing and reviewing accruals and any other month end P2P transactions

·Assisting in AP Subledger close and other month end activities

·Ensure monthly checklists are completed by the month end and signed off by P2P Supervisor

Detailed Requirements:

• Processing of incoming invoices including purchase order matching
• Handling rentals, travel agency, utilities and other recurring invoices
• Handling deposits
• Handling Petty Cash booking
• Managing spread expenses over the periods
• Following up on match exceptions and coordinating with Business
• Verifying that invoices comply with policies and procedures
• Following up on prepayments
• Preparing and processing payments ensuring that payment deadlines are met
• Ensuring no AP transactions are outstanding on the Bank reconciliations
• Handling supplier statements
• Validating purchase order data and transmitting to the supplier
• Following up on transactions on the Accounts Payables Trial Balance (Ageing)
• Following up on open Purchase Orders and invoices on hold
• Auditing expense reports to ensure compliance with SGS Policies
• Handling and responding to supplier inquiries
• Tasks related to the month end closing
• Preparing and reviewing VAT report
• Preparing and reviewing accruals and any other P2P provision
• Assisting with monthly KPI preparation
• Assisting P2P manager/P2P Team Leader in any other ad-hoc activity
• Assisting and training P2P team with accounting matters
• Involvement in improvement initiatives/projects
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

• Minimum 3 years of related professional experience in Accounting/Finance (experience within an SSC environment is an advantage)

• General knowledge of accounting principles and administrative processes

• Experience with financial systems (Oracle E Business Suite knowledge is a plus)

• Intermediate-level Excel proficiency

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• Customer service orientation with a positive, learning-focused attitude

• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement

• Experience in dealing with clients

• Organized, with administrative skills

• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility

• Able to work independently

• Strong team player

• Customer service oriented

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

• Detail oriented

• Focus on achieving results and continuous improvement

• Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have