GBS - STP Payment Monitoring & Audit Analyst

This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.About Us: We're Reckitt, home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene and health brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. About Global Business Services Behind our iconic power brands that touch millions of lives daily - from Dettol and Lysol to Durex and Nurofen - lies a dynamic and vital engine: Reckitt's Global Business Services (GBS). Fuelled by a culture of positive energy and co-creativity - while learning together - OneReckitt GBS is at the forefront of our business, driving efficiency, standardisation, and innovation across our global operations. We're a fast-paced, purposeful team, constantly seeking to optimise our processes, leverage cutting-edge technology, and deliver exceptional value to every corner of Reckitt. We're not a traditional back-office function; we're a strategic powerhouse where diverse individuals with bright minds come together to solve complex challenges, shape future capabilities, and build a better global business that directly helps achieve Reckitt's mission. About the role As the Analyst - GBS STP Payment Monitoring and Audit, you will ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of payments within the Source-to-Pay (STP) process. You will be responsible for monitoring payment proposals, validating payment runs, and applying internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.Your role will include reviewing payment batches for compliance, investigating anomalies, supporting duplicate payment prevention, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. You will also assist with GR/IR reconciliation and analyse payment trends to identify risks and recommend corrective actions. This position is critical to delivering accurate, compliant payments and mitigating financial risk across global operations. Your responsibilities Monitor daily payment proposals and validate payment runs against policy, approval thresholds, and control requirements Review payment batches for completeness and accuracy; investigate anomalies, blocked items, returned payments, and rejections to determine root causes Execute duplicate‑payment prevention checks and perform targeted reviews of high‑risk or high‑value payments Maintain audit‑ready documentation and evidence for key controls; ensure traceability from invoice to payment Support GR/IR reconciliation activities with a focus on payment risk and aging that could impact payment accuracy or timing Track and report payment control KPIs (e.g., exception rate, first‑pass yield, on‑time payment rate), highlighting trends and proposed corrective actions Raise issues and control breaches promptly to the Manager and document remediation steps and outcomes Use workflow, analytics, and automation tools to reduce manual interventions and improve exception handling Follow standard operating procedures and global STP policies, contributing updates where gaps or improvements are identified The experience we're looking for 0-3 years of experience in payment monitoring, audit, Source-to-Pay (STP), Accounts Payable, or related finance operations Exposure to shared services or global process-driven environments preferred Working knowledge of payment lifecycle processes, including payment proposals, payment runs, and duplicate payment prevention Understanding of compliance requirements, internal controls, and audit readiness with strong attention to accuracy Familiarity with ERP systems and digital tools used for payment processing and exception handling Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset Ability to manage high-volume transactional activities while maintaining quality and timeliness Effective communication skills for documenting findings and reporting exceptions clearly The skills for success Payment Monitoring and Control Source-to-Pay Processes Compliance and Audit Readiness Data Accuracy and Risk Identification ERP Systems and Digital Tools Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills Process Improvement and Automation Awareness Attention to Detail and Timeliness What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.