DFS Global Finance Services is building our team of accounting professionals towards our NextGen Finance vision. The candidate will have the opportunity to join the Center of Excellence, leveraging new technologies, Process Reengineering, Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and Data Analytics to create value for the individual and the Company. Additionally, DFS invests in people development and facilitates dynamic career moves across various accounting functions such as Regional Controllers, Group Reporting, Transformation Office and Global Tax.
As a member of the Global Finance Services team, the candidate will lead the team to perform the daily operations in the Procure to pay function and ensure timely closing of the accounts during the month-end.
What you’ll do:
• Responsible for all key aspects of the Global procure to pay function (including processes for inventory accounting)
• Provide leadership, guidance, resource planning and staff development to the team members
• Review and supervise the team for reconciliations, reports, schedules and Statement of Accounts
• Ensure timely resolution of issues and queries from internal and external parties
• Ensure procedures are in compliance with prevailing corporate policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Ensure all payment transactions are complete, accurate and processed in a timely manner
• Manage monthly and year-end AP closing
• Ensure timely tax submission (GST/Withholding tax)
• Actively reviewing, standardizing, streamlining and improving procure to pay processes, identifying areas of improvement and automation
• Review and handle exceptions for various systems (Robotic Process Automation, supplier invoice interface system IVI, Coupa, Concur)
• Prepare ad hoc reports and lead/participate in projects as assigned
• Support and respond to Internal and External audit
What we’re looking for:
· Bachelor’s degree in accountancy
· At least 4 years relevant working experience, preferably from a MNC environment
· People management experience is required
· CPA or CA licenses are desired
· Must be proficient in MS Excel/computer savvy, SAP experience is an advantage
