Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments to suppliers, guaranteeing compliance with accounting principles and corporate policies.
Key Highlights:
1. Manages supplier data and validates financial transactions in Oracle.
2. Ensures compliance with internal policies and resolves discrepancies.
3. Collaborates with Corporate Finance on ERP information management.
**Company Description**
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. We support governments, government agencies and the private sector on trade facilitation, reducing complexity in global supply chains, securing duties and taxes, and verifying the compliance of products with regulations.
**Job Description**
Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments to suppliers, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and corporate policies.
This role contributes to the integrity of financial operations through supplier data management, transaction validation, and coordination with Corporate Finance for accurate ERP (Oracle) system information administration within the Global Business Services (GBS) model.
Scope and Responsibilities: Invoice and Payment Processing
* Process a high volume of supplier invoices promptly and accurately in the ERP system (Oracle).
* Ensure correct code assignment and transaction recording.
* Manage outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments.
Supplier Management
* Collect, review, and enter information for supplier creation and updates.
* Coordinate with Corporate Finance on master data changes (name, address, banking information).
* Provide ACH information for system updates.
Validation and Control
* Validate invoices against contracts, systems, and supporting documentation.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, including expenses and travel allowances.
* Identify and resolve discrepancies, overdue invoices, and duplicate payments.
Reconciliation and Follow-up
* Review supplier statements and ensure complete invoice recording.
* Maintain updated subcontractor rates.
* Manage and track pending invoices using tools such as Power BI.
Operational Support
* Manage the Accounts Payable inbox to ensure timely invoice flow.
* Follow up on supplier creation requests until approval.
**Qualifications**
Education: Professional degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Administration, or related fields.
Experience: Minimum 2 years in Accounts Payable processes.
U.S. operations experience (desirable).
Experience in shared services or GBS environments (a plus).
Technical Knowledge
* Solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes.
* Proficiency in internal controls and compliance.
* ERP experience (Oracle preferred).
Languages: English B2 / C1
**Additional Information**
Working Hours: Monday to Friday.
Work Mode: On-site
Salary: To be agreed upon
Indefinite-term contract with GBS AMÉRICAS.