Senior Accounts Payables Analyst

Primary objective of the job: 

The Senior Accounts Payables Analyst plays a critical role in managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all markets. This position serves as the primary liaison between Procurement, Market Finance, and Shared Services, supporting timely invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution. The role also contributes to process improvement, automation initiatives, and knowledge sharing within the team. By combining strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills, the Senior Analyst drives operational excellence and supports informed financial decision-making across the organization.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Process and validate supplier invoices and payments
• Review and convert approved requisitions into purchase orders
• Support supplier onboarding and compliance
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and distribute AP reports
• Support audit and compliance reviews
• Collaborate on automation projects and process efficiency reviews
• Provide training and guidance to junior analysts

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 3–4 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Finance, including supervisory exposure
• Strong knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes, including invoice processing and payment cycles
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills
• Experience supporting automation projects, process improvement, and reporting would be an advantage

Functional Skills: 

• In-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• ERP system proficiency (Workday, Great Plains, SAP, etc.)
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Accounts Payable Operations
• Invoice-to-Payment lifecycle
• Microsoft suite
• Requisition and PO creation processes
• Vendor onboarding and maintenance
• Automation and continuous improvement initiatives