Job Description

The Global Direct AP analyst must have:In-depth knowledge of the companyxe2x80x99s business processes in the area of Direct AP accounting and invoice processing, payment and/or strong SAP experience (S/4 preferred)Strong knowledge of one or more business domain areas with strong business application knowledgeStrong analytical skills and the ability to move forward with incomplete informationExperience as a current system userRespect his/her peer group and end-user community for his/her knowledge and skillsEmpowerment to make decisions on functional, process, or operational changesExcellent team player skills, with strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to raise relevant issues, drive for solutions, and make decisions under time constraintsExperience with system implementations preferredExperience with conducting presentations and trainingApplication software skills, including presentation, spreadsheet, and word-processing applicationsAbility to adapt to changes and ready to work in a fluidic/dynamic business environmentAbility to train and/or coach othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environmentStrong time management skills and the ability to multi-taskMinimum of 3 to 5 years experience with closing and reporting in SAP ERP.Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards, Direct AP accounting & reconciliation, reporting, and SOX controls.Strong working knowledge of Lease, Inventory and Sales Accounting.Key Responsibilities / TasksThe Global Direct AP analyst will perform the following main functions:Independently lead daily/monthly/quarterly controllership deliverables related to Direct AP GRIR recon, Accrual GL recon, Trade payable GL recon, and clearing open items after reconciliation at the PO and PO line items level.Prepare the adjusting entry for trade AP during the month/quarter close.Facilitate and explain LS&Co. financial accounting processes to BPO partners.Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards, reporting, and SOX controls.Acts as a key subject matter expert i.e., Inventory accounting, GRIR, Accrual GLs etc. (SME) for Direct AP.Identify, document, and resolve issuesDevelop business process documentation (process flows, business process procedures, etc)Develop presentationsProvide the first line of support for vendors, SSM and other stakeholdersDeliver training to the Wipro Direct AP teamAssist in formal and informal change management activitiesEducation qualification:Accounting Graduate/ Post Graduate/CA/CPA/CMA qualified or intermediateExperience:8 to 10 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in related field with special emphasis on Direct AP accounting and processingCaptive industry experience serving global client/MNC preferredGood grasp and experience of US GAAP standards, reporting, SOX controls.Skills in Microsoft Office, HFM and SAP (Mandatory)Excellent communication skills xe2x80x93 written, spoken and readingLOCATION IND, GBS Office BengaluruFULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

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