Our Client, a highly recognisable global company is searching for a payments specialist to join their global payments team on a 12 month basis. This role is the ideal opportunity for the right candidate to move their career within the multinational space to the next level.
Role Overview
The Payments Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) payments. This includes overseeing supplier payments, employee reimbursements, tax-related payments, and product-related transactions. The role requires proficiency in utilising banking platforms and ERP systems to execute both automated and manual payment processes. The specialist will collaborate closely with cash management and accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of bank transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute weekly multi-currency batch payments within the SAP system.
- Process various manual payment requests, encompassing tax, VAT, product purchases, travel advances, and interview expenses.
- Manage supplier and employee expense payments for emerging markets outside of our ERP systems.
- Facilitate intercompany payment transactions.
- Partner with cash management and accounting teams to resolve bank reconciliation discrepancies and address outstanding items.
- Utilise internal ticketing systems and shared inboxes to manage and respond to inquiries effectively.
- Contribute to month-end closing procedures in alignment with the broader PTP team.
- Maintain accurate payment approval schedules, bank matrices, and payment templates across banking platforms.
- Develop and uphold clear procedural documentation for role-specific tasks.
- Collaborate on internal and external audit requests as needed.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives within the payments department.
- Conduct testing for payment functionalities during ERP system upgrades or modifications.
- Undertake additional duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or procurement within a multinational organisation. Prior payments experience is advantageous.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer-centric approach.
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