Job Description
Company Description
Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €2+.8 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores & a team of +3,000 people globally. Metro operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution (FSD) business and it is thus active in a total of 34 countries.
MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.
Website: https://www.metro-gsc.in
Company Size: 600-650
Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Type: Privately Held
Inception: 2011
Job Description
• Monitor and respond promptly to critical Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, including overdue invoices and pending invoices in the GBS (Global Business Services) bucket for more than 30 days.
• Work on complex invoices and support critical activities of the AP process, such as reconciliation, closing, and understanding ledger items and GR (Goods Receipt) analysis.
• Demonstrate fluency in navigating SAP screens and understanding the applications utilized in the AP process.
• Achieve KPI targets focused on accuracy, including the processing of critical invoices and the correctness of invoice management. Provide ideations for process improvement.
• Adapt and implement changes requested by customers efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support domain experts by conducting process refresher trainings, knowledge tests for team members, and updating documentation.
• Assist team leaders in preparing reports on a daily, monthly, and governance basis.
• Contribute to process improvements through project participation.
• Prepare a comprehensive deck outlining the role of the Process Champion, emphasizing its value to the team, company, and individual.
• Develop and update process SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), maintain trackers, cascade updates to the team, and obtain signoffs from relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the first point of contact for process-related queries from LFIs (Local Finance Institutes) across sub-processes within the team.
• Manage system access within the team, including raising new access requests and deletion requests as required.
• Identify gaps in the process, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, and calibrate processes upstream and downstream.
• Continuously strive to improve all KPI parameters, including EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), auto match, and accuracy.
• Find, adapt, share, and implement best practices within the AP process.
• Conduct sessions for new migrations and provide inputs to the operations and transition teams.
• Provide an overview of the services catalogue to new joiners from the Financial Services Centre (FSC) side.
• Exposure to Retail / wholesale industry + IT Projects (Automation / ERP implementation) is a plus
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration- Finance (preferred reputed institute)
• SAP / Other ERP expertise
MS Office Suite/ Teams Expertise
• 5 years+ of experience in Supplier Accounting (PTP) End-to-End Process – Transformation, Transition, Service delivery
• Experience in people leadership with leading multiple teams across – P2P process.
• Good relationship management including stakeholder visits.
• End to end knowledge in accounting, with a focus on reconciliation, closing procedures, and understanding ledger items and GR analysis.
• Tracking and reporting Operational KPIs and ensure targets are met.
• Arrange the data for monthly client Governance Call.
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, escalate / resolve issues appropriately
• Additional Information
• Managerial Requirements:
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve common goals.
• Possess excellent communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Demonstrate high levels of self-motivation and enthusiasm in tackling challenges and driving process improvements.
• Behavioural Requirement
• Proactive and Solution oriented attitude
• Leading by example
• Flexibility to handle changing situations and unexpected challenges
• Strategic Thinking.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role and showing potential for future leadership position.
• Integrity and honesty first approach
• Result self-driven and high motivation.
• Excellent Communication skills
• Open to travel
Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €2+.8 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores & a team of +3,000 people globally. Metro operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution (FSD) business and it is thus active in a total of 34 countries.
MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.
Website: https://www.metro-gsc.in
Company Size: 600-650
Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Type: Privately Held
Inception: 2011
Job Description
• Monitor and respond promptly to critical Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, including overdue invoices and pending invoices in the GBS (Global Business Services) bucket for more than 30 days.
• Work on complex invoices and support critical activities of the AP process, such as reconciliation, closing, and understanding ledger items and GR (Goods Receipt) analysis.
• Demonstrate fluency in navigating SAP screens and understanding the applications utilized in the AP process.
• Achieve KPI targets focused on accuracy, including the processing of critical invoices and the correctness of invoice management. Provide ideations for process improvement.
• Adapt and implement changes requested by customers efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support domain experts by conducting process refresher trainings, knowledge tests for team members, and updating documentation.
• Assist team leaders in preparing reports on a daily, monthly, and governance basis.
• Contribute to process improvements through project participation.
• Prepare a comprehensive deck outlining the role of the Process Champion, emphasizing its value to the team, company, and individual.
• Develop and update process SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), maintain trackers, cascade updates to the team, and obtain signoffs from relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the first point of contact for process-related queries from LFIs (Local Finance Institutes) across sub-processes within the team.
• Manage system access within the team, including raising new access requests and deletion requests as required.
• Identify gaps in the process, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, and calibrate processes upstream and downstream.
• Continuously strive to improve all KPI parameters, including EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), auto match, and accuracy.
• Find, adapt, share, and implement best practices within the AP process.
• Conduct sessions for new migrations and provide inputs to the operations and transition teams.
• Provide an overview of the services catalogue to new joiners from the Financial Services Centre (FSC) side.
• Exposure to Retail / wholesale industry + IT Projects (Automation / ERP implementation) is a plus
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration- Finance (preferred reputed institute)
• SAP / Other ERP expertise
MS Office Suite/ Teams Expertise
• 5 years+ of experience in Supplier Accounting (PTP) End-to-End Process – Transformation, Transition, Service delivery
• Experience in people leadership with leading multiple teams across – P2P process.
• Good relationship management including stakeholder visits.
• End to end knowledge in accounting, with a focus on reconciliation, closing procedures, and understanding ledger items and GR analysis.
• Tracking and reporting Operational KPIs and ensure targets are met.
• Arrange the data for monthly client Governance Call.
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, escalate / resolve issues appropriately
• Additional Information
• Managerial Requirements:
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve common goals.
• Possess excellent communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Demonstrate high levels of self-motivation and enthusiasm in tackling challenges and driving process improvements.
• Behavioural Requirement
• Proactive and Solution oriented attitude
• Leading by example
• Flexibility to handle changing situations and unexpected challenges
• Strategic Thinking.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role and showing potential for future leadership position.
• Integrity and honesty first approach
• Result self-driven and high motivation.
• Excellent Communication skills
• Open to travel
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounts Payable Senior Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.