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Job Title Accountant IJR21820 Accountant - Accounts PayablePrimary Function:This role is in Accounts Payable Process in a fast paced, high volume WSS environment that supports Vanderlande\xe2\x80\x99s global business and operations that use JD Edwards application for financial accounting and reporting. The position is responsible for preparing and processing Invoices, Indexing, Payments, Vendor Reconciliation, answering supplier queries, resolving customer queries etc. with a high degree of efficiency and quality for Vanderlande\xe2\x80\x99s business units.Essential Functions:Invoice Processing and matching \xe2\x80\x93 3/2 way matching of invoices to open Purchase Orders/ Contracts per SLA (Service Level Agreement) deadlines and ensuring sufficient controls for multi-currency invoices processingSupport Indexing activity in the Purchase to Pay cycleProcessing and accounting of Non-PO invoices as per the PolicyFocus on ITBR & Voucher Logging - Working with operations/ SCM/Project Managers in ensuring invoices holds due to be released are cleared on time for paymentAbility to think in terms of processes and acknowledge the complexity of an A/P process in a project organizationPragmatic, good sense of priorities and able to work under pressureExperience with ERP solutions, classic or cloud, and A/P automationAccurate auditing of Travel and Expense Claims, adhering to Vanderlande PoliciesStrict Compliance on Segregation of Duties policyMonth End Deadlines- Ensuring all month end activities are completed to deadlines in order to close AP Periodic transactionsProcessing of Payment runs \xe2\x80\x93 Weekly, monthly and adhoc runs with high degree of accuracyReviews and monitors individual workloadSupplier Management and communication \xe2\x80\x93 Responsible for answering supplier queries on invoices, payments as well as reconciliation of supplier statementsStrong focus on internal controls and company\xe2\x80\x99s accounting policiesMaintain positive relationships with customers, both internal & external. Ensure professional and appropriate communications.Gathers data for potential process improvementsKnow and comply with Vanderlande\xe2\x80\x99s policies: Global Ethics, Values and Philosophy, Management Environmental Safety and Security and HealthOther activities assigned by supervisor or special requirements from management or company.Auditing and accurate reporting of High Dollar invoices (10K and Above) ensuring quality outputSeeking feedback in a professional manner, learning from mistakes and applying the same in in daily operational tasksSharing of best practices with team members to enable team performanceBasic RequirementsBachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited institution required8 -12 years of relevant experience in Accounts payable domainSubject Matter expert in Accounts Payable domain.Skilled in Accounts Payable functioning.Customer service industry experience essential, preferably captive shared service experienceStrong verbal and written communication skills.Sound problem solving skills and ability to identify the issue and propose a solutionAwareness of internal controls especially SOX requirementsActively monitoring and maintaining the A/P suspense accounts in JD EdwardsPeriod end reporting under IFRS and J-SOXHiring, training, coaching , periodic review and appraisal team (9 FTE )Process managementCoordinate the daily activities of the A/P teamAnticipate challenges and changes and report these. Prevent surprises.Knowledge of AP processes and related financial processes.Ability to work within a team environmentERP and Workflow Software\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge preferably JD Edwards, Bellin, Tungsten, Kofax, MXPPosition Criteria:Sound MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word) requiredGood Accounting knowledgeStrong customer service orientationStructured approach to problem solving and issue resolutionAbility to apply accounting system expertise to troubleshoot financial system problems, resolve customer issues and implement new solutions.Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.Ability to consistently meet deadlines.Highly motivated self-starter who can work well in a team environment or independently.Adaptable to change.Assist your colleagues on your strong points to improve them in their roleCoach/Support them in addressing complex and/or international issuesClose co-operation with other APAC AP teamsProvide support to colleagues where possible, accept support where it is offered.Demonstrates strong skills on following competencies: Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Organizational Agility, Drive for Results

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