Senior Specialist

Job Title – Senior Specialist Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organisation that is doing more good for people and planet? IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. We are now seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Finance – Accounts Payable Invoice Processing function as Senior Specialist. Your Focus As a Senior Specialist based out of our Finance Shared Service Center in Hyderabad, India, you will be responsible for processing invoices, manage end-to-end accounts payable and maintain the quality of the process for respective region. The role reports to Operations Leader.

How you will contribute

• Good understanding of basic accountancy.
• > 6 years of experience in invoice processing in SAP.
• Able to process invoices with 100% accuracy and agreed timelines.
• Satisfactory typing speed and eye on details.
• Adhere to process guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve the operations targets / SLAs such as volume, Turn Around Time (TAT), productivity, quality and customer experience.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to implementation of effective solutions.
• Measure performance in own area of work against targets / SLAs in order to deliver the performance standards expected.
• Adjusts effectively to new processes and shows a strong sense of urgency (timelines, follow ups etc) about getting the work done.
• Contribute to storage and dissemination of knowledge and development of Knowledge Management systems, processes and tools.
• Work effectively in groups by actively participating in team discussions; Seek opinion of team members who have expertise in certain areas; Share knowledge and best practices with teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to balance individual and team priorities, voluntarily extend support when needed to complete shared tasks.
• Actively seek information to understand stakeholder / customer needs; promptly modify approach to resolve problems and gain higher acceptability with them.
• Be attentive to diversity and cultural sensitivities and keep stakeholder / customer needs as primary focus and respond to business queries in a polite manner even under situations of high pressure.
• Check for errors in own work before submission and demonstrates an eye for detail in the execution of tasks.
• Show flexibility to change as per work instructions / changing needs and the ability to learn from challenging events.

What you will need to be successful

• B. Com. Or Finance graduates
• Should be decent in verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Tools – MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a must.
• Flexible to work in regional shifts.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and requirements.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and have a strong understanding of business process and systems.
• Well organized and time management skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP (FI-CO) as an end-user is a must.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.  We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Job Preferences:

Shift Timings: Flexible

Job Location: Hyderabad  

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more