Analyst - Accounts Payables

Req Id : 501979

Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?
IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. We are now seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Finance – Accounts Payable Invoice Processing function as Analyst.
Your Focus
As an Analyst based out of our Finance Shared Service Center in Hyderabad, India, you will be responsible for processing invoices, manage end-to-end accounts payable and maintain the quality of the process for respective region.
The role reports to Operations Leader.
How You Will Contribute

• Responsible for directing the daily workflow process to the Accounts Payable Team.
• Manages the process flow and enforces AP policies and procedures.
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments and Month end reconciliations
• Reconciles all accounts pertaining to accounts payable. Researches and resolves any discrepancies and keeps management up-to-date on relevant issues.
• Documents and maintains procedures, standards and policies.
• Proactively manages the communications of AP policies, alerts and procedures on the AP Internal portals
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  Reviews and researches exceptions and duplicate payments. Resolves and logs all exceptions, escalations, and ensures weekly metrics is reviewed for aged transactions.
• Collaborates with team leaders to ensure maximum utilization of employees
• Gathers and reports on the department s processing metrics. Provides ideas to promote automation and improves workflow process.
• Serves as an expert resource or go to person within the group.
• Coordinates meetings and gathers documentation for internal and external audits. May serve on or lead Projects.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English are a must.
• Able to process invoices with 100% accuracy and agreed timelines – when required by business.
• Adhere to process guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve the operations targets / SLAs such as volume, Turn Around Time (TAT), productivity, quality and customer experience.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to implementation of effective solutions.
• Measure performance in own area of work against targets / SLAs in order to deliver the performance standards expected.
• Adjusts effectively to new processes and shows a strong sense of urgency (timelines, follow ups etc) about getting the work done.
• Contribute to storage and dissemination of knowledge and development of Knowledge Management systems, processes and tools.
• Work effectively in groups by actively participating in team discussions; Seek opinion of team members who have expertise in certain areas; Share knowledge and best practices with teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to balance individual and team priorities, voluntarily extend support when needed to complete shared tasks.

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• Actively seek information to understand stakeholder / customer needs; promptly modify approach to resolve problems and gain higher acceptability with them.
• Be attentive to diversity and cultural sensitivities and keep stakeholder / customer needs as primary focus and respond to business queries in a polite manner even under situations of high pressure.
  

Job Requirements
What You Will Need To Be Successful

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) with minimum 10 years of experience in complete Accounts payable cycle in SAP including GRIR and Bank clearing.
• Should be decent in verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Tools – MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a must.
• Flexible to work in regional shifts and adaptable to changing business needs and requirements.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and have a strong understanding of business process and systems.
• Should check for errors in own work before submission and demonstrates an eye for detail in the execution of tasks.
• Must be change as per work instructions / changing needs and the ability to learn from challenging events.
  

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more