Accountant P2P

Job Title: Accountant P2P

Role reports to: Sr. Accountant P2P

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Location: Pune

Purpose of the role:

As a Senior Analyst P2P, you 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.

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

We expect you to have:

• 5 to 9 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

Interested candidate/s can share their resume to neha.chawda@skf.com