Accounting analystASURION

Job PurposeThe Accounts Payable/Travel and Expense Analyst is responsible for performing daily accounts payable invoicing and payment tasks, including, but not limited, to invoicing and payment requests for business requirements and operations, employee claims processing, and ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable:
Accounts Payable (Direct and indirect procurement) - Obtaining and/or verifying invoices, approvals, journalizing, payment preparation.
Issue resolution.
Check, validate, and post accounts payable and adjusting entries.
Respond to routine enquiries from internal /external customers and suppliers and investigate as needed.
Ensure compliance with approval matrix and related policies for all invoicing and payment transactions.
Vendor and AP accounts reconciliation.
Assist with cash flow forecasting.
Preparing accruals and prepayments as required.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and other analytical reports as required.
Prepare financial reports related to accounts payable such as, but not limited to, payment reports, aging and expenditures.
Participates in the month-end close activities.
Liaison with external outsource service providers to ensure completeness of accounts and transactions.
Liaison with internal departments and regional head office, etc. as required.
Support internal and external audit requests as needed.
Undertake ad hoc improvement projects and analysis as assigned.
Performs ad hoc activities and tasks as required.
Conduct quality control review of posted transactions.
Ensure shared mailbox is being managed well and queries are attended to timely.
Travel and Expense:
Travel and expense processing, including validation of receipts to report and policy compliance.
Travel and expense system (Concur) administration, including management of employee profile / update project/client listing.
Prepare standard accounting extract (SAE) file for country and posting into country general ledger (DAX).
Addressing employees' queries on travel and expense matters and issues resolution through a shared service mailbox.
Preparation of the Travel and expense monthly accrual file by country, review un-approved expense reports and propose accruals, if necessary.
Prepare reports/management reports related to T&E.
Undertake ad hoc improvement projects, analysis and ad hoc activities as assigned.
Qualifications:
At least 2-4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a Shared Services / BPO environment.
Minimum Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered), or recognized Professional Finance or Accounting qualification.
Experience in Microsoft DAX, Oracle or SAP is a plus.
Core: Driving results, analytical skills, customer champion, teamwork, integrity.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good computer skills including common business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office including Excel and Word.
Positive, self-directed individual with a strong desire and ability to manage change and process improvement as the business grows.
Advocates a culture of compliance with policies and controls.
Able to work flexible hours as needed during peak times.
Good communicator and willing to build strong business relationships, able to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally.
Looks for opportunities for continuous improvement in accounting processes and controls, willing to challenge the 'status quo'.
"Hands-on" with preparation of accounts, journal entries, analysis and reports.
Systematic and detailed approach to transaction posting, account reconciliation, processes and controls.