Role summary:

In this role, as a BSC Accounts Payable Accountant, you will perform a variety of tasks and other financial activities within our organization, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable processes. This includes processing PO/non-PO invoices, reconciling vendor statements, following up on aged items handling inquiries, generating reports (such as KPI, GRNI, and AP Aging) and participating in the month-end closing procedures. Opportunity is also there to take part in transition activities and system implementation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Check, sort, code and match invoices

• Process non-PO invoices in accordance with the Delegation of Authority

• Monitor and reconcile vendor statements to ensure payments are up to date

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

• Participate in month end closing

• Ensure data accuracy

• Perform other ad-hoc tasks defined by the direct leader or above

• Handle queries through email or phone (both external and internal customers)

• Review payment runs to ensure data accuracy

• Produce monthly reports (e.g. KPI, GRNI, AP Aging)

• Have a continuous follow up on aged items (e.g. GRNI, AP Aging)

• Provide trainings to Associate and Staff Accountants

• Ensure Desktop Procedure Documentation is up-to-date

• Recognize process deficiencies and suggest solutions

• Participate in projects as required

Requirements:

• 3-5 years relevant experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese and any other language (as per required in role)

• Economics/Finance related Secondary Studies or Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) required, studies in Economics is an advantage

• Proficient in data entry and management

• Ability to build effective relationships with customers via phone

• Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Basic knowledge and experience using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) is an advantage

• Good analytical, research and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

• Excellent team player

• Supportive attitude and good interpersonal skill set

• Ability to cope with process changes