Accountant P2P

Job Description

• Position Title:    Accountant P2P
• Reports To:        Sr. Process Expert - P2P
• Role Type:           Individual Contributor

Location:            Pune

Purpose Of The Role:

Will be a key member of the P2P team, responsible for overseeing and executing the end-to-end accounts payable process. Leveraging your expertise in accounts payable, you will contribute to the efficient and accurate processing of invoices, vendor management, and adherence to financial policies.

Responsibilities:

Your day-to-day work/ Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing:

• Lead the processing of invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Review and approve invoices for payment, resolving discrepancies and exceptions.

Vendor Management:

• Act as a primary point of contact for vendors, addressing inquiries, and maintaining positive relationships.
• Conduct regular vendor statement reconciliations and collaborate on dispute resolution.

Payment Processing:

• Manage the timely and accurate processing of payments, optimizing cash flow and taking advantage of early payment discounts.
• Oversee the reconciliation of payments to ensure accuracy.

Policy Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and payment regulations.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable function.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.

Training And Guidance:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounts payable staff.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the team.

Reporting And Analysis:

• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights into trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with finance and management teams on financial analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, including procurement and finance, to optimize end-to-end processes.

We Offer

• A stimulating and challenging job in an international and developing environment
• Opportunity to be part of an experienced and open-minded team
• Get an in-depth knowledge of best in class Finance processes

Candidate Profile:

• 6 to 10 years of professional work experience in account payable (P2P function) bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with international stakeholders
• Proficiency in accounts payable software (SAP S4 Hana/ MAPICS/ SARA / Basware/ Payment Factory/ SAP BI reports/ Power BI) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience of working in a Manufacturing Set-up/ Exposure working in a Shared services Centre will be an added advantage  

If interested, please share your updated profile @ supriya.joshi@skf.com