Your Key Responsibilities:
- Retrieve vendor invoices from the central mailbox and local office submissions.
- Validate invoices for duplication, quantity, pricing, legal entity information, dates, PO numbers, and VAT status.
- Ensure business owner approval for non-PO invoices.
- Send scanned invoices and any relevant attachments to the VIM email, including necessary details such as company code, material code, GL code, WBS, vendor ID, currency, amount, and PO number.
- Monitor invoice status in VIM and follow up with approvers as needed until posted.
- Generate weekly reports of outstanding posted invoices for the country finance lead and MSL, facilitating payment runs.
- Check outstanding expense claims weekly, ensuring all supporting documents are attached for reimbursement.
- Prepare payments through the banking portal, including adding new beneficiaries as required.
- Clear open line items in clearing bank accounts post-payment release.
- Maintain vendor records and assist in the creation of new vendor accounts, ensuring compliance with necessary documentation.
- Collaboration and Improvement:
- Coordinate with vendors for reconciliation of outstanding accounts payable.
- Identify risks and inconsistencies, escalating issues to the lead as necessary.
- Develop strong working relationships with the extended finance team and participate in improvement initiatives.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
- Excellent analytical and numeracy skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities.
- Eagerness to learn and share knowledge within the team.
- Ability to work under pressure and contribute as a team player.
To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally within a professional services firm, with familiarity in SAP.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels within the firm.
- I am proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for analyzing and solving complex issues.
- A finance-related degree or progress towards an accountancy qualification, with experience in a consultancy environment preferred.
What We Look For
We provide a competitive compensation package that rewards performance and recognizes the value you bring. Our offerings include:
- Exposure to industry-leading colleagues and clients.
- Support, feedback, and coaching in a culture that values operational excellence.
- Career growth potential within the MENA region and globally.
- A culture that encourages skill development and personal growth.