Finance Analyst - Payment PTP (Accounts Payable) | WPP SSC MY

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Why we're hiring:

Purpose of the role

The Analyst, Purchase to Pay (PTP), is part of a team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the PTP function covering Accounts Payable, Expense and Payment, as well as Month End Closing process and some other specific accounting activities related to the stream. The Analyst will be required to handle activities for any of the subfunctions within the PTP function as assigned by the PTP manager.

Key responsibilities include accurate and timely recording and payment of vendor invoices, statutory payments, employees claim and intercompany transactions in accordance to the defined SLAs/KPIs while adhering to Company policies and procedures as well as relevant legal and statutory requirements.

The Analyst will support global process initiatives to streamline and/or automate the PTP process which includes system enhancement and process improvement

What you'll be doing:

Job Description

Accounts Payable (AP) & Invoice Processing:
Receive and scan vendor invoice/vendor billing files and supporting documents
Check all invoices for proper documentation, attach the invoice to the AP System and submit for payment accordingly. Ensure invoices are processed in line with WPP Policies, SOX requirements, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Process invoices, credit memos and debit memos in a timely and accurate manner according to SLA / KPI set by management and agreed with WPP Operating Companies (OpCo)
Ensures that all invoices assigned are properly accounted for at the end of each business day
Respond to vendor inquiries. Follow up with vendor and respective OpCo to resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner
Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Perform reconciliations of vendor statements, research and address discrepancies as appropriate
Review reconciliation and supporting documentation for purchases made by Company Settled Credit Card and revert to OpCo on queries
Properly book and upload all intercompany transactions
Work with PTP Leaders on Account Analysis to clear Aged AP and Net Debit Balance (NDB)

Payments Processing:
Generate proposed payment selection file in accordance with agreed timetable
Submit the payment selection file to the OpCo in line with the agreed timetable
Review, request amendments where applicable, and submit to approvers to authorise payment aligned to the agreed timetable
Transact payment to bank in accordance with the country/OpCo banking functionality
Responsible for the following tasks related to payments:
Act as main contact with bank regarding payments queries
Process Time and Expense (T&E) related payment
Process and post cheque and wire remittance deposits to the appropriate bank account and invoices, ensuring reconciliation of the batch
Ensures payment is made to vendors in accordance to Company Policy and SOX Guidelines
Work with Master Data Team to set up new vendors in the system or updating existing vendor details
Ensure correct e-mail contact details of payment beneficiary are recorded in master data
Generate remittance advice
Work with Record to Report (RTR) on all payment transactions on bank reconciliations, resolve reconciling items and escalate to the OpCo any unreconciled/aged items for resolution/confirmation of treatment

Travel and Expense (T&E) Processing:
Perform review checks of claim submitted: valid receipts, valid tax, valid approval in line with the OpCo policy (where there is no systemic workflow) and that the claim information matches the supporting receipts
Where required, amend the tax codes in accordance with the local tax legislation based onr approval from Manager
Process claim for payment or reject the claim (providing reasons for rejection)
Submit payment file aligned to the timetable agreed with the OpCo

Other Responsibilities:
Perform account reconciliations and journal entries at month end close
Issue reports on a monthly basis
Assist in month end closing
Process back up reports for data storage/archiving
Work with Manager to proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team
Support new and existing team members through proper knowledge transfer; sharing of resource, knowledge and experience and best practice thereby ensuring quality is maintained through any staff transition

What you'll need:

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Finance & Accounting or related field with relevant mix of qualification and experience
1-3 years of relevant experience in shared service environment Fresh graduates may be considered
Basic knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
Having shared service centre experience is preferred
Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms relating to the process
Experience in using ERP system is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

Fluent written and spoken English
Strong interpersonal skills
Teamwork - Able to communicate and work within a team environment
Proactive – Time management and Organization skills
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Attention to Details - Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information to the AP System and Banking Portals
Ability to handle high volume task and able to adapt complex work environment
Time management and Organization skills
Able to communicate and work within a team environment
Excel skills mandatory
Familiar with Office 365
Willing to travel overseas if required

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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