Company Description
We are SGS the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
- Timely processing of payments across the region/s handled by strictly following the payment calendars.
- Completes the payment batch with 100% accuracy i.e. total payment value, currency
- Monitors the banking system and validate the status of each payment batch
- Communicates and/or escalates pending authorization in the banking flatform to ensure that all payments will be released as per country specific bank cut-off.
- Adheres to SGS Intercompany netting calendar. Final netting position should be coordinated with Record to Report Intercompany Team.
- Ensures that non-standard payment runs (outside the regular schedule) are properly supported with business reason and necessary approvals.
- Assists with the resolution of discrepancies or problems that prohibit timely processing of payments in the system.
- Responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding status of payment.
- Working closely with R2R team in ensuring that no AP transactions are outstanding in the bank reconciliation and cash management.
- Ensure monthly checklists are completed by the month end and signed off by P2P Supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting / Finance required experience in PAYMENTS (if this experience is within an SSC environment it is an advantage)
- General knowledge of accounting principles
- Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
- Familiarity with excel intermediate leveL
Additional Information
- Experience in dealing with clients
- Organized, with administrative skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
- Able to work independently
- Strong team player
- Customer service oriented
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented
- Focus on achieving results and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have
