Ap - Inv. Proc. Arabic - Sme

POSITION NAME: Accounts Payable - Lead
DIVISION OR CORPORATE FUNCTION: Finance & Procurement

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Looking for an Accounts Payable Lead who can lead & support a team providing support for validating, indexing via OCR tool, and processing Invoices. Also, perform activities such as cancel & reprocess, return to vendor, and resolve PO-GR-IR discrepancies. Should be able to manage exceptions & perform special handling for certain priority suppliers / categories. Handle and manage escalations efficiently. Drive process changes and improvements to build a robust process. Process document creation and management. Stake holder management.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Validate if the invoice is complete and accurate for processing.
- Perform the necessary comparison between the PO & Vendor master record to ensure the invoice is good to be processed.
- Validate if the OCR tool has captured all details of the invoice accurately.
- Understand & process the invoice as per the defined process laid out.
- Direct keying of invoice to the ERP for exception cases
- Liaise with internal teams for gathering any missing information to process the Invoices.
- Cancel & reprocess invoices to resolve errors and discrepancies.
- Perform the process of returning an invoice back to vendor for incorrect / incomplete invoices.
- Resolve & answer queries / tickets raised for Invoice resolution and resolve complex scenarios around Invoice process & related activities.
- Drive process efficiencies and improvements to attain a robust process & vision of the business.
- Ensure smooth delivery of operations & SLA attainment.
- Lead functional testing with new ERP's or changes within the ERP.
- Training / guiding team members leading to process compliance.
- Handle & mange escalations with appropriate RCAs
- Efficiently manage stake holders.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

SCOPE:
Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing for Global Business

EDUCATION:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's in commerce

PREFERRED: Master's in commerce

WORK EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable & PTP process coupled with 1+ years of people management experience.
- Mange AP processes & smooth delivery of operations
- Core knowledge of the areas of Accounts Payable (VMG, Invoice processing, payments etc)
- Proven skills on driving Key Metrices for Accounts Payable
- Proven skills on driving Customer satisfaction
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED:

- Experience working on Service Now
- Experience working on ERP like SAP Ariba/ S4, Data Cap

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:

- People Management and supervisory skills
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented and assertive when dealing with external and internal customers
- Effective problem-solving skills to help identify root cause
- Excellent in Excel, Word, and presentation skills
- Strong sense of internal control, SOP, and accuracy
- Hands on experience in SAP (mandatory)
- Ability to work with high volume in systematic way
- Ability to work in a high performing team.
- Quick learner and ability to work under stringent timelines
- High degree of professional integrity
- Willingness to work in shifts

PREFERRED:

- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Ariba and SAP
- Ability to Report work on Trackers accurately on time.

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The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position. This description is not intended to be interpreted as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements for this position.

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