Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable

Job Title:
Analyst STP - P2P
Reports To:

AP Manager

Context/Scope:

DBSI is a multi-functional, multicultural, multi-language Shared Service Centre that handles back office Finance Transactions for DIAGEO-worldwide businesses. As such DBSI is playing a key role in ensuring effective operation with minimum disruption to business in the Purchase to Pay Work Stream

This position will work closely with In Market Company representatives of different levels and departments as well as relevant third parties.
Market Complexity:

• Over 1500-suppliers spread across the world and different tax requirements applicable.
• Diageo markets acquires supplies from all over the world and this role is encouraged to ensure timely payment in various world currencies using various payments methods

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Position works in the PTP team and partnership is essential.

Purpose of Role:

To ensure the Key vendor reconciliations, P&B and GRNI are performed on time and issues are fixed on timely basis as per the process.

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Accountabilities

Performing Key vendor reconciliations as per the schedule and ensure all the invoices are reconciled as per vendor statement Provide support to the market that facilitates the accurate, efficient, and timely set up and approval of purchase orders within SAP. Performing GRNI reconciliations as per the schedule with accuracy. Identifying the open issues on GRNI and coordinate with respective team to clear the issues Handle parked and blocked items. Analyse daily blocked and parked report and ensure all outstanding items are kept to minimum. Ensure that all queries are resolved promptly and courteously through either personal intervention or by having regular connect with market partners. Monitor Purchase order housekeeping in collaboration with the Requestor. Run monthly reports to ensure unused open PO's are closed and goods receipts are completed in a timely manner. This process should link seamlessly with other processes and initiatives that are leading the choice and use of vendors, and the continuous improvement of the Purchase to Pay process. CGiveideas, energy, passion, and support to the continuous improvement of the "Source to Pay" process. Provide input to monthly Service Review call and ensure main KPIs meet the target

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Qualifications

• University graduate, B Com, BBA, BBM

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience significant work experience in a F&A - Invoice processing and Invoice query management.
• Experience in End to End P2P Domain
• Experience using SAP is a must
• Good knowledge of P2P process with good communication
• Customer care and team playing skills
• Conversant with Purchase to Pay SAP application.

Crucial Skills:

• Good understanding of AP process
• Experience in similar profile
• Understanding of accounting
• Interest in understanding and solving problems

Barriers to Success in Role (Optional):

Lack of PTP knowledge

Adapt readily to change, multi task and work in a team

Communicate, build outstanding relationship and network with all the relevant partners in market.