Accounts Payable Specialist

THIS IS A LONG TERM CONTRACT POSITION WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST, GLOBAL, TECHNOLOGY LEADER .Our large, Fortune client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. The client fosters progressive culture, creativity, and a Flexible work environment. They use cutting-edge technologies to keep themselves ahead of the curve. Diversity in all aspects is respected. Integrity, experience, honesty, people, humanity, and passion for excellence are some other adjectives that define this global technology leader.Position OverviewAre you passionate about simplicity and automation? Do you dream of ways to make a user’s experience easier? Are you a technology enthusiast who can imagine and develop new ways to present data to meet your customers’ needs? Are you a change agent who challenges the status quo and make things better? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with people across various disciplines to make their work easier and leading a team that does the same?We’re all about accelerating careers, delighting our customers, and delivering results. If you are too, then we have the right role for youWe are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Bangalore and reporting directly to the Manager of Global Accounts Payable in Bangalore. You will contribute to the AP working capital management by performing full-cycle accounts payable functions such as vendor and invoice management, approval, and weekly disbursement activities, proactively ensuring AP processes comply with client Policy and internal controls.Minimum Qualifications:3+ years of accounts payable experience in MNC environmentHigh proficiency in ERP SAP S/4 HANA and OpenTextStrong proficiency in desktop applications such as Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPointInterested in and passionate about pursuing automation and RPA projectsStrong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishAble to converse, read and write foreign languages such as Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, French, or German will be a plusHigh attention to detail and strong analytical skillAble to work independently, under pressure, and extended hours during the month-end periodStrong problem-solving skills and ability to identify the issue and propose a solutionResponsibilities:Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices per SLAAnalyze, research, and resolve invoice discrepancies with appropriate internal and external resourcesAnswer vendor and internal customers AP related queriesPerform payment as per the scheduled payment timelinePerform month-end closing tasks which include reconciling accounts payable relating to GL accounts, analysis of aging items, clearing of suspense accounts, and journal postingWork with related parties (procurement and finance) to ensure the clearing of Accounts Payable balancesEnsure accounts payable natured balances are reconciled and provide a valid reason for aged itemsComply with applicable company policies and proceduresPerforms a variety of AP tasks and projects as necessaryParticipate in process improvement projects as requestedLiaise with the extended Finance team to fulfil the local tax/statutory audit requirements in a timely and accurate mannerPrepare reporting schedules and resolve audit issues identified by auditorsEnsure strict compliance with SOXPerform routine administrative tasks such as filing, archiving, and retrieval of invoicesResearch and initiate automation projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal AP processes, including authorizations and approvalsLanguage Preference: English, Japanese