Sr P2P Global reconcilation associate

Responsibilities

• 🔹 Invoice Processing & Validation
• Process PO and Non-PO invoices in SAP with high accuracy and timeliness
• Perform detailed validation of tax, coding, approvals, and duplicate checks
• Ensure correct execution of 3-way match (PO, Invoice, GR)
• Deliver strong first-time-right (FTR) performance
• 🔹 Exception Handling & Control Governance
• Resolve invoice holds, discrepancies, and complex exceptions
• Act as escalation point for issues raised by Junior Associates
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, controls, and SOX compliance requirements
• Maintain first-line control checks and exception governance
• 🔹 Reconciliation & Close Support
• Support GR/IR reconciliation and open-item follow-ups
• Perform vendor statement validation and discrepancy resolution
• Contribute to month-end processing, accrual inputs, and close readiness
• Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and audit trail
• 🔹 SLA, Productivity & Queue Governance
• Manage workload to meet SLA/KPI targets (accuracy, cycle time, aging)
• Maintain and update productivity, aging, and exception trackers
• Support queue prioritization and backlog reduction
• Ensure timely closure of assigned transactions and exceptions
• 🔹 RCA, Continuous Improvement & Governance
• Identify recurring issues and support root cause analysis (RCA)
• Contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Highlight risks, inefficiencies, and control gaps
• 🔹 Stakeholder & Query Management
• Coordinate with procurement, requestors, finance/controllers, and treasury
• Handle vendor queries related to discrepancies and statement follow-ups
• Provide timely and accurate updates on issue resolution
• Support knowledge sharing and guidance to P2P associates (non-people management)
• 🔷 Outcomes (Success Measures)
• High invoice accuracy and productivity metrics
• Complete exception resolution log with closure status
• Timely GR/IR follow-up tracker with resolution timelines
• Full audit-ready approval evidence and documentation trail
• Measurable aging reduction and backlog improvement
• Documented vendor query resolution trail (emails, tickets, workflow notes)
• 🎓 Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3-6 years of experience in P2P / Accounts Payable operations
• 🧠 Functional Expertise
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Invoice processing (PO & Non-PO)
• 3-way matching and exception handling
• AP controls and compliance (SOX awareness)
• GR/IR and vendor reconciliation basics
• ⚙️ Technical Skills
• Experience with SAP (invoice processing, GR/IR visibility)
• Familiarity with AP workflow / OCR / portal tools
• Proficiency in Excel

Benefits

Additional Information

The P2P Senior Associate is responsible for accurate and timely execution of Accounts Payable invoice processing (PO and Non-PO) with strong exception handling, control compliance, and first-line governance. The role focuses on validating invoice accuracy (tax, coding, approvals), resolving discrepancies, supporting GR/IR and open-item follow-ups, and contributing to month-end close readiness, aging reduction, and audit compliance, while acting as a key escalation point for complex transactions.

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