Procure To Pay Payments Specialist

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