Job Description
Company Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job Description
The individual will be a key member of the Smiths Detection Global finance team and will be a part of the finance shared services Centre (“SSC”) in India. The role will join us at an exciting, dynamic moment in the function’s maturity and Individual will be responsible for providing various financial supporting services (including accounts payable, accounting, reporting & controls and other financial services) to different sections of the Global finance team.
The role will be hands on delivering in the Accounts Payable Area. The territories in scope will include Smiths Detection Entities, which may expand to other entities in the longer run. The SME for invoice processing will work with the market finance teams, and the rest of the AP team, particularly the invoice pillar AP associates, to deliver a smooth and accurate invoice process across Smiths Detection.
n addition to individual invoice processing responsibilities, for designated entities the Senior Analyst would be responsible for:
Financial Operations
Regularly reconcile GRIR accounts, ensuring accurate matching of goods and invoice receipts, and resolving discrepancies with procurement and accounts payable teams.
Carefully review invoices to ensure that processing is accurate, payments are made on time, and all transactions comply with financial regulations.
Review and validate Onyx reports for treasury and cash management, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
Review vendor reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of payments, credits, and balances, promptly resolving any discrepancies.
Review accruals to ensure accurate recording of expenses and revenues, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
Monitor and validate intercompany transactions and corrections, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in coordination with global teams.
Oversee the accurate recording and posting of GST invoices, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and minimizing filing risks.Top of FormBottom of Form
Monitor Parked report and helped team to resolve issues.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Compile and analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data to track progress, support strategic decisions, and highlight areas for improvement.
Publish daily / weekly reporting of emails and ensure that responses going on time.
Invoice processing responsibility as an individual.
Responsible for processing of all invoices (PO and Non-PO) in SAP
Processing employee expense claims and review for compliance with divisional policy
Performing Vendor reconciliations on a periodical basis.
Processing monthly recharges.
Preparing accrual and processing of journals in relation to accruals and other month close activities.
Performing GRIR reconciliation and following business contacts for resolving open items.
Operation of all controls in relation to general ledger, including balance sheet reconciliations related to AP area.
Managing supplier queries to ensure that they are resolved timely & efficiently.
Carrying out defined minimum controls around accounts payable process as warranted by divisional control framework.
Providing support for internal and external audit
Implementing divisional system enhancements/ improvements relevant to the accounts payable function.
Qualifications
Minimum 05 years accounts payable experience or part qualified accountant
Experience from Shared Service Centre environment is highly advantageous.
Able to communicate clearly in fluent spoken and written English.
Strong SAP skills including use of purchase orders and SAP expense processing.
Experience of invoice processing in a multiple currency environment
Strong Excel skills and Microsoft office programmes
The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others.
The ability to build an effective network of internal relationships.
Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment.
Demonstrates the required functional and/ or technical knowledge and skills to achieve the highest level of accomplishment.
Additional Information
We offer…
Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job Description
The individual will be a key member of the Smiths Detection Global finance team and will be a part of the finance shared services Centre (“SSC”) in India. The role will join us at an exciting, dynamic moment in the function’s maturity and Individual will be responsible for providing various financial supporting services (including accounts payable, accounting, reporting & controls and other financial services) to different sections of the Global finance team.
The role will be hands on delivering in the Accounts Payable Area. The territories in scope will include Smiths Detection Entities, which may expand to other entities in the longer run. The SME for invoice processing will work with the market finance teams, and the rest of the AP team, particularly the invoice pillar AP associates, to deliver a smooth and accurate invoice process across Smiths Detection.
n addition to individual invoice processing responsibilities, for designated entities the Senior Analyst would be responsible for:
Financial Operations
Regularly reconcile GRIR accounts, ensuring accurate matching of goods and invoice receipts, and resolving discrepancies with procurement and accounts payable teams.
Carefully review invoices to ensure that processing is accurate, payments are made on time, and all transactions comply with financial regulations.
Review and validate Onyx reports for treasury and cash management, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
Review vendor reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of payments, credits, and balances, promptly resolving any discrepancies.
Review accruals to ensure accurate recording of expenses and revenues, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
Monitor and validate intercompany transactions and corrections, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in coordination with global teams.
Oversee the accurate recording and posting of GST invoices, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and minimizing filing risks.Top of FormBottom of Form
Monitor Parked report and helped team to resolve issues.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Compile and analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data to track progress, support strategic decisions, and highlight areas for improvement.
Publish daily / weekly reporting of emails and ensure that responses going on time.
Invoice processing responsibility as an individual.
Responsible for processing of all invoices (PO and Non-PO) in SAP
Processing employee expense claims and review for compliance with divisional policy
Performing Vendor reconciliations on a periodical basis.
Processing monthly recharges.
Preparing accrual and processing of journals in relation to accruals and other month close activities.
Performing GRIR reconciliation and following business contacts for resolving open items.
Operation of all controls in relation to general ledger, including balance sheet reconciliations related to AP area.
Managing supplier queries to ensure that they are resolved timely & efficiently.
Carrying out defined minimum controls around accounts payable process as warranted by divisional control framework.
Providing support for internal and external audit
Implementing divisional system enhancements/ improvements relevant to the accounts payable function.
Qualifications
Minimum 05 years accounts payable experience or part qualified accountant
Experience from Shared Service Centre environment is highly advantageous.
Able to communicate clearly in fluent spoken and written English.
Strong SAP skills including use of purchase orders and SAP expense processing.
Experience of invoice processing in a multiple currency environment
Strong Excel skills and Microsoft office programmes
The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others.
The ability to build an effective network of internal relationships.
Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment.
Demonstrates the required functional and/ or technical knowledge and skills to achieve the highest level of accomplishment.
Additional Information
We offer…
Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Associate - Accounts Payable (Invoice processing) 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.
