AP Ariba Analyst

What you'll do:

The individual in the role will be part of GFSS Pune team responsible and accountable to perform the key accounting and high end PTP transactional activities for daily Ariba Operation operations of the customers in North America and EMEA from GFSS, Pune. The incumbent will be part of the team that would work together with the transitions team. The individual should understand the process workflows well and be able to decipher the process interconnect and impacts. This includes the effective deployment of Invoice Processing , resolution in areas of invoice hold , interface management, account reconciliation, Query resolution and Month end reporting, reporting etc. to name a few. This position also has responsibilities for ensuring financial accounting activities at the location are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, local statutory requirements and Eaton Corporate policies and practice

"Process Centric - Thorough and in-depth understanding of the entire Purchase to Pay life cycle which includes Invoice Management, Invoice matching and resolution,reconciliation, reporting etc. Key focus will be to ensure effective management of the Ariba process activities drive accurate and timely accounting. Responsibilities include hold/block invoice resolution, interface management , reconciliations (GRIR, Vendor etc.), proposal for write offs (if any), Query resolution , Month end reporting - DPO, AP to name a few. Demonstrate high level of efficiency, learning agility and ensure a high level of accuracy. Provide business partnership to all areas of plant with regard to functional expertise and cross-functional support, providing guidance and education as needed to plant personnel to achieve financial objectives.
Control & Compliance - Promote and maintain an effective Internal Control environment that supports compliance with both US GAAP and all local & statutory requirements in all countries where the GFSS, Pune provides transactional services. This includes compliance with all of the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and controls as defined by the Internal Control Program Office.
Process Standardization - Ensure alignment to globally defined SSC processes including the periodic review of existing controls and governance of the standard processes.
Collaboration - Collaborates with the stakeholders to support overall goals and objectives. Work closely with the Team Leader / Dy. Manager in achieving the required goals and timelines. Ability to cut across functions and drive cross functional initiatives which contribute to ultimate Eaton Goals
Collaborate with peers in GFSS to ensure engagement, participation, and contribution to broader goals, policies, and initiatives."

Qualifications:

MBA / Mcom-Finance or B.com. (Accounting) with required experience
"3 to 6 years of relevant experience.

Skills:

Must have knowledge for Purchase to Pay process, Invoice Processing, Reconciliation, Vendor Query resolution"
"Hands on experience inSAP
Excellent MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Oracle R12 and/or SAP will be an added advantage"
"Influencing skills with relationship building with the customers and stakeholders
Excellent analytical, written and oral English.
Ability to work collaboratively across boundaries/business lines.
Systematic process orientation, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge of direct and indirect tax"