Skill required: Procure to Pay - Invoice Processing
Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Associate
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:1 to 3 years
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What would you do? The incumbent should be having good knowledge of Accounts payable lifecycle and will be responsible for • Working in UK hours ( 12 pm to 12 am IST ) 9.30 hours shift • Ensure timely completion of work allocations related to IP & Helpdesk. • Manage the daily operations related communications, interactions with internal & client stakeholder both by e-mails and calls as well. • He/she must have worked in Accounts payable invoice processing/AP helpdesk activities for international client, BPO organization. • Actively participating the client calls and provide required resolution/inputs to leads. boosting vendor compliance, cutting savings erosion, improving discount capture using preferred suppliers, and in confirming pricing and terms prior to payment. Responsible for accounting of goods and services, through requisitioning, purchasing and receiving. Also look after order sequence of procurement and financial process end to end. The Accounts Payable Processing team focuses on designing, implementing, managing and supporting accounts payable activities by applying the relevant processes, policies and applications. The team is responsible for timely and accurate billing and processing of invoices, managing purchase and non-purchase orders and two-way and three-way matching of invoices. Refers to the systematic handling and management of incoming invoices within a business or organization. It involves tasks such as verifying the accuracy of the invoice, matching it with purchase orders and delivery receipts, and initiating the payment process. Automated systems and software are often employed to streamline and expedite the invoice processing workflow, improving efficiency and reducing the likelihood of errors.
What are we looking for? • Minimum 2.5-3 years of AP experience in Finance & Accounting function • BPO experience will be an added advantage but not mandatory. • Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance accounting or related field • Good knowledge of AP invoice processing & Helpdesk concepts • Should be able to work in any of the sub-processes. System & applications • Experience of working in SAP ERP would be preferred and added advantage. • Sound knowledge of MS Excel & word.s • Having advanced excel knowledge would be an added advantage. • Ability to interact with customers for daily operational activities with client SME • Excellent in communication skills both oral and written as need to interact with suppliers/internal stakeholders via calls and e-mails. • Closely work with team lead to drive process/organizational initiative • Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to with client AP SME, suppliers on AP helpdesk queries, invoice status and provide the required resolutions
Roles and Responsibilities: • understanding of AP Invoice processing & Helpdesk process and in good knowledge of PO, Non-PO, Utility invoices, freight payments etc). • Achieve 100% accuracy & productivity for activities in scope. • Perform quality check for invoices/AP helpdesk queries responded and share the results with SME. • Must be able to analyze customer queries and work with query desk in closing invoice query • Analyze the AP helpdesk query/complaints and provide resolution to drive towards closure. • Interaction with client SMEs, Lead for daily work and process related issues and • Work on hold invoices resolutions received, raise appropriate queries if required. • Must possess good communication skills both e-mail and oral • Participate in the weekly/daily calls with Client SMEs and ensure timely action on pending action items. • Generate lean ideas and provide inputs to process leads for improvement opportunities in process. • Generate lean ideas and improvements in process and delivering the improved process controls, productivity, accuracy.