At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Accounts Payable Associate and you’ll do the same.
Position Overview:
The Accounts Payable (AP)/Travel & Expenses (T&E) Associate is in charge of all tasks related to vendor invoices and reimbursements to employees of Travel and Expenses costs. The position also implies keeping the vendor accounts cleared, solving queries from vendors and Business Units, supporting employees on claims and expenses reports, as well as managing several reports and audits.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing of vendor invoices;
Maintain vendor accounts cleared and up to date;
Manage errores for invoices failing the matching criteria;
Work with Business Units to solve issues;
Answer to vendor queries;
Keep track of invoices blocked for payment;
Doing reconciliations with vendor statements;
Check payment proposals reports;
Provides support to our end users, in questions related to expense submission, reimbursement process and system-related issues, over the phone and by email.
Manage Travel & Expense system including administrative and maintenance tasks.
Manage the administration and user support for our corporate card program, ensuring timely card issuance, monitoring, and cancellation as per company policies.
Prepare detailed Excel reports and present findings to management.
Develop and maintain documentation regarding training materials, work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Liaise with internal and/or external auditors to provide documentation as required.
Audit expense reports in accordance with company policy.
Maintain standards of confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.
Work on continuous improvement of internal processes.
Authority (if applicable):
The role doesn´t have any signatory rights.
AP/T&E associates can take decisions for Bank of America card management in case of Team Lead and Tower Lead´s absence for urgent matters.
Skills & Experience:
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Customer service mindset with the ability to provide exceptional support to end-users.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and process changes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
SAP experience required.
Strong teamwork mindset.
Basic Excel Knowledge.
At least 1 year experience in similar job (in shared services environment preferably).
Qualifications/Education:
Recognized Finance qualifications or equivalent preferred
Travel Requirements
Position may involve travel up to 10% of the time, mostly within Europe but overseas travel is expected. Most trips will include overnight travel.
Languages
Speaking: Proficient in English and Portuguese
Reading & Writing: Proficient in English and Portuguese
*other languages can be a plus
Working Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions)
Remote Working, Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office.
Special Factors
8h shifts will be starting between 7:30 am to 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, you might be required to work on a bank holiday or weekends in case of extenuating circumstances.
Our transformation will change your career. For good. You’ll be pushed to think bigger and aim for excellence. Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll be supported to bring them to life. There’ll be challenges. But, stretch yourself and embrace the opportunities, and you could make your biggest impact yet.
This is stepping outside of your comfort zone.
This is work that’ll move you.
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