Senior Associate - Procure To Pay

The role

As a Senior Associate in our Procure-to-Pay (PTP) team, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing finance team responsible for managing the complete PTP lifecycle. The team plays a vital role in ensuring timely invoice processing, efficient payment execution, cash forecasting and managing strong relationships with vendors, inter-company teams, group partners and other finance teams, all while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with contractual terms and regulations.

You will be entrusted with end-to-end ownership of the accounts payable process, ensuring timely invoice processing, accurate payment execution, and effective coordination with group entities to support seamless financial operations.

Responsibilities will further consist of:

- Oversee invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management to ensure smooth operations.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

- Resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor queries efficiently.

- Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize PTP processes and enhance efficiency.

- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

- Perform creditors ageing and proactively identify and escalate aged items.

- Manage day-to-day interactions with vendors, ensuring timely resolution of invoice and payment queries. Support vendor onboarding and maintain accurate records to uphold strong supplier relationships

- Support internal, statutory, tax and other auditors providing necessary documentation and addressing audit queries.

- Identify and recommend opportunities for automation of processes driving operational excellence.

Main stakeholders:

- Leadership (Head of Finance, Group Finance controller etc.)

- GPOs

- Auditors - Internal, statutory, tax, etc.

- Close-to-Report and other finance teams

You:

- We are looking for a finance professional with 5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields, with strong expertise in accounts payable, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.

- Moreover, you are a highly responsible and motivated individual who is thriving in a highly effective and innovative environment.

We look for the following in a candidate:

- In-depth knowledge of AP processes including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor master data management, expense management, and vendor reconciliations.

- Strong understanding of internal process controls, compliance frameworks, and adherence to SLAs and KPIs.

- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, cross-functional teams, and auditors.

- Skilled in tracking operational metrics, analyzing performance trends, and generating actionable insights to drive continuous process improvement.

- Familiarity with banking processes (offline and online), SWIFT codes, etc.

- Proficient in ERP systems like MSBC and EyeShare as well as Microsoft Office Suite, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

- Certifications like Lean and Six Sigma will be considered as an added advantage.