Job Description

Job ID: 36101 | Location: Airoli, Maharashtra, India
Why do we need you?

At Clariant we are pushing boundaries in specialty chemicals and we invite you to join us on our journey. We encourage and expect high performance and we strive for excellence in all that we do. We support and provide you the flexibility and the experience you need to succeed. We foster a diverse, dynamic environment and an open and respectful culture. We firmly believe that every single person adds a unique element to the mix that is Clariant. Because the magic underlying our scientific innovations is our people. And because you are precious to us.

Responsible for the timely and accurate performance of the full range of tasks allocated to self & team. SSC operational ex-cellence and customer service objectives are realized within the given guidelines and policies

• To ensure qualification, motivation and development of her/his team members

What will you be doing?
Payables Operations Management

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions within team
• Run and analyses team performance and productivity and initiates corrective measures
• Support invoice processing especially for specific transactions and solve operational escalations/ issues
• Ensure through reviews / spot checks that team processing quality is maintained
• Ensure that adequate and updated process documentation and desktop procedures exists and is used
• Perform other duties as requested by Accounts Payable Management
• Recognize and communicate potential issues to AP management as appropriate
• Understand and apply procure to pay processes, policies, procedures and internal control standards
• Support operational performance reporting activities
  

People Management

• Prepare and run daily team briefing/weekly team meetings
• Plan team capacity, assign team work accordingly and addresses proactively potential bottlenecks/ backlogs
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring StP team resources

End-to-end process improvements

• Ensure adherence to internal and external guidelines as well as to a standardized process landscape
• Contribute ideas and actions towards the continuous improvement of processes within area of influence
• Support process improvements initiatives and related projects

Relationship Management

• Respond to critical vendor and internal client inquiries (first level escalation cases)
• Maintain positive work relationships with members of other teams in and outside the SSC to whom information is provided or from whom information is gathered
• Assist in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Interface with other SSC teams to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities

What do we expect?
Education:

• Minimum: 3-5 year graduate degree in accounting or related field
• Desirable: Business education

Business experience:

• +5 years experience in AP accounting
• +2 years in supervisory function
• Profound Accounting Experience
• SAP FI accounting experience, ideally in Accounts Payable
• Working experience within a shared services center/BPO

Additional Qualifications:

• Self starter who is performance and quality oriented
• Timeliness
• A strong will to deliver excellent quality/ service and continuously improve technical/ functional skills and efficiency
• Distinctive customer orientation and interact courteously with customers
• Flexible work style and ability to work under pressure /Shifts/International holiday calendars
• Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills
• Ability to coach and motivate team members
• Generates team cooperation influence changes through role modeling
• Successfully handles most non-routine issues, escalates to management issues that cannot be resolved
• Requires minimal supervision to manage team operations and is able to meet published deadlines for activities
• For this role work time would be from 5.30 pm to 2.30 am for NORAM shift

What´s in it for you?

• Be part of an amazing international team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Long term opportunities for personal growth

Clariant is a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company based near Basel in Switzerland. Last year the company recorded CHF 3.8 billion in sales for its continuing businesses, harnessing the talents of its 13 000 employees across 40+ countries. Clariant’s portfolio is optimized for future growth, with a focus on three business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. We believe that our growth is all about our customers and their success. Investment in innovation capabilities and developing an inspiring environment for courageous and determined minds are therefore key to reaching our goal. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe.