Specialist - Accounts Payable - Global Service Centre chez The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company

Designation: Accounts Payable Specialist 

Base Location: Ghansoli

Reporting to: Assistant Manager GSC 

Key Role Responsibilities: 

➢ Build effective process & SSC team SLA 

➢ Ensure that the creditors’ ledger is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescale and ensure that the creditors are paid accurately and on time. 

➢ Follow accounting policies and procedures to ensure good practice for making payments 

➢ Ensure for Timely Processing, Query Resolution and Payment of AP invoices 

➢ Manage daily Volumes / Queries relating from PO by meeting/ exceeding process targets 

➢ Review, reconcile and prepare analysis for GL accounts related to AP 

➢ Coordinate with auditors for completing audit & resolving audit queries 

➢ Assist with monthly reconciliations and month end close process 

➢ To be responsible for month end processes, ensuring that monthly reconciliation of AP Control Account General Ledger 

➢ Look at the opportunities to implement Automation and Process Improvement to make the processes more standard and efficient 

➢ Transition of new activities, build effective SOPs & train team 

➢ Review and verify invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals, and adherence to company policies. 

➢ Ensure compliance with company policies, tax regulations, and legal requirements in all accounts payable activities. 

➢ Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable. 

➢ Publish Monthly/ weekly reports of the zone that is supported. 

Skills & Competencies: 

➢ Excellent communication skills 

➢ 2-4 years’ experience in managing global functions like Accounts Payable. 

➢ Experience in major ERPs like SAP/Oracle is a plus 

➢ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 

➢ Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. 

➢ Flexible to work in shifts 

➢ Flexible to work from office 

Education & Qualifications: 

➢ Graduate or postgraduate