Accountant Accounts Payable

Job Description

Position: Accountant Accounts Payable

Location: Bengaluru India

Experience Required: 67 years in P2P Accounting

Reports To: Senior Finance Director / P2P Team Lead

Role Overview:

As a Senior P2P Accountant, you will oversee the complete procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining financial integrity, compliance, and fostering strong vendor relationships. Additionally, you will manage intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate consolidation and reporting across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End P2P Process Management:

- Invoice Processing: Process and verify supplier invoices (PO and Non-PO) in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Payment Processing: Ensure timely and accurate payment processing, adhering to agreed-upon payment terms.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Vendor Master Data: Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Blocked Invoices: Monitor and manage blocked invoices, coordinating with relevant departments for resolution.

Journal Entries & Reporting:

- Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
- Month-End Close: Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Reporting: Generate and analyse P2P-related reports, providing insights to management.
- Compliance Reporting: Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and compliance reports.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

- Adherence to Policies: Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies in all P2P activities.
- Audit Support: Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Process Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Vendor Relationship Management:

- Vendor Inquiries: Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issues.
- Vendor Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Issue Resolution: Coordinate with procurement and other departments to resolve invoice-related issues.

Tax Compliance:

- GST Compliance: Ensure compliance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations.
- FBT Compliance: Manage Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) obligations.
- Tax Reporting: Assist in the preparation of tax returns and related documentation.

Collaboration with Purchasing Department:

- Purchase Orders: Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure purchase orders are accurately created and matched with invoices.
- Budget Monitoring: Monitor and manage budgets against purchase orders and invoices.
- Procurement Policies: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Intercompany Transactions & Consolidation:

- Intercompany Reconciliations: Reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Journal Entries: Prepare and post intercompany journal entries, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing policies.
- Consolidation Support: Assist in the consolidation process, ensuring accurate elimination of intercompany transactions.
- Reporting: Prepare intercompany reports for management review and statutory reporting.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Educational Background: Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: 67 years of experience in P2P accounting, preferably in a shared services or multinational environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365) and advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards, GST compliance, and intercompany accounting principles.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Attributes:

- Automation Tools: Experience with automation tools and process improvements in P2P.
- Multi-Currency Accounting: Knowledge of foreign currency transactions and multi-currency accounting.
- Tax Compliance: Familiarity with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements and compliance.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

- Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Hybrid.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and development.

Innovative solutions at the cutting edge, a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment, and diverse opportunities welcome to the world of SKIDATA. Join our strong, international team now and help shape the future of modern access solutions with your creativity and expertise. When you join our SKIDATA team, youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 62,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries.

SKIDATA

Position: Accountant Accounts Payable

Location: Bengaluru India

Experience Required: 67 years in P2P Accounting

Reports To: Senior Finance Director / P2P Team Lead

Role Overview:

As a Senior P2P Accountant, you will oversee the complete procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining financial integrity, compliance, and fostering strong vendor relationships. Additionally, you will manage intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate consolidation and reporting across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End P2P Process Management:

- Invoice Processing: Process and verify supplier invoices (PO and Non-PO) in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Payment Processing: Ensure timely and accurate payment processing, adhering to agreed-upon payment terms.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Vendor Master Data: Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Blocked Invoices: Monitor and manage blocked invoices, coordinating with relevant departments for resolution.

Journal Entries & Reporting:

- Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
- Month-End Close: Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Reporting: Generate and analyse P2P-related reports, providing insights to management.
- Compliance Reporting: Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and compliance reports.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

- Adherence to Policies: Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies in all P2P activities.
- Audit Support: Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Process Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Vendor Relationship Management:

- Vendor Inquiries: Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issues.
- Vendor Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Issue Resolution: Coordinate with procurement and other departments to resolve invoice-related issues.

Tax Compliance:

- GST Compliance: Ensure compliance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations.
- FBT Compliance: Manage Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) obligations.
- Tax Reporting: Assist in the preparation of tax returns and related documentation.

Collaboration with Purchasing Department:

- Purchase Orders: Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure purchase orders are accurately created and matched with invoices.
- Budget Monitoring: Monitor and manage budgets against purchase orders and invoices.
- Procurement Policies: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Intercompany Transactions & Consolidation:

- Intercompany Reconciliations: Reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Journal Entries: Prepare and post intercompany journal entries, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing policies.
- Consolidation Support: Assist in the consolidation process, ensuring accurate elimination of intercompany transactions.
- Reporting: Prepare intercompany reports for management review and statutory reporting.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Educational Background: Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: 67 years of experience in P2P accounting, preferably in a shared services or multinational environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365) and advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards, GST compliance, and intercompany accounting principles.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Attributes:

- Automation Tools: Experience with automation tools and process improvements in P2P.
- Multi-Currency Accounting: Knowledge of foreign currency transactions and multi-currency accounting.
- Tax Compliance: Familiarity with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements and compliance.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

- Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Hybrid.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and development.

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