Associate, Business Services - (Invoice Processing)

Job Summary

• Accounts Payables in Avient Business Services focuses on managing end-to-end transactional Invoice Processing and Payments process, improve process reliability and service level, increase overall quality and automation, but also capture value on the key focus areas.
• The Accounts Payables Process Specialist reports to STP Team Lead/Manager.

Essential Functions

1: Process Operations .

• Perform transactional activities like invoice booking, payments, VAT related, GRIR, filing, etc.
• Conduct timely communication upon the inquiries from internal/external customers /concerned groups
• Perform Vendor Reconciliation, Advance review, Debit Balance Review,
• Perform Month End closing activities
• Experience in processing PO, Non-PO Invoices, GRI/IR Reconciliation
• Conduct timely communication upon the inquiries from internal/external customers /concerned groups,
• Follow the up-to-date operational procedures, and adhere to the standardized process landscape
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee expense reports for reimbursement
• Timely identify potential issues and make appropriate escalations
• Participate in the implementation of quality / continuous improvement projects and be active in driving daily huddle meetings
• Support and initiate process improvement initiatives and related projects, be proactive and creative on contributing ideas for service improvement
• Operational compliance on all regulatory, internal/external guidelines and support on audit activities
• Meet the aligned SLA/KPIs/measurement for transactional activities
• Ensure all the up-to-date operational procedures are maintained, documented and executed

Essential Function 2: People Aspects and Relationship Management

• Taking care of work atmosphere / creating proper work atmosphere by proper behavior / approach / attitude
• Maintain positive work relationship with members of other teams to whom information is provided to or gathered from
• Assist in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
• Interface with other Shared Services Center teams to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities

Essential Function 3: Others

• Perform tasks assigned by supervisor
• Understand and apply process, policies, procedures and internal control standards
• Act as a back up for other team members as per aligned back up structure. Ensure proper knowledge transfer between back ups
• Open to work in Shifts including Night Shifts

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor, Certificate or diploma in accounting, business administration or related field preferred

Business Experience

• With Bachelor, 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Respective SAP module knowledge
• Desirable on working experience in a Shared Services Center procurement procedures

Personal Skills

• Language skills : English written and verbal communication at B2 or higher (CEFR), including ability to interact with all levels throughout the organization
• Soft skills : work independency, service mindset, process-oriented and result driven, self learning with improvement ability, team player, ability to work under pressure, good communication skills, requires minimal supervision to manage daily activities, and able to meet published deadlines, flexible work style, timeliness and presentation skills
• Functional skills : process execution, process understanding, process harmonization & optimization

Additional Qualifications

• C ollaboration and team-working skills, with positive attitude towards changing environment