Key Responsibilities
a) Marketing Payables
• Process variable discounts and incentives for trade using the Discount Application tool.
• Manage ad hoc payout requests to outlets, ensuring timely approvals and accurate processing.
b) Marketing Employee Expense Claims
• Collect employee claims via the Ventura portal, validating against policies, receipts, and amounts.
• Approve or reject claims in SAP for reimbursement, ensuring compliance with company policies.
c) Vendor (Services & Outlets) Invoice Receipt & Logging
• Receive and log vendor invoices into SAP with accurate details such as date, vendor, and amount.
• Verify completeness of invoices and escalate discrepancies for resolution.
d) Three-Way Matching
• Perform matching of vendor invoices with Purchase Orders (PO) and Goods Receipts (GR) in SAP.
• Escalate mismatches or discrepancies to relevant stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
e) Payment Processing
• Process payments in SAP for approved invoices by selecting appropriate payment methods.
• Submit payment proposals for approval based on defined payment thresholds.
f) Batch Upload for Bulk Payments
• Gather payment data for multiple vendors and upload requests into SAP.
• Validate and address errors before bulk payment submissions.
g) Post-Payment Reconciliation
• Monitor payment status in SAP and bank portals (failed or successful) and address issues.
• Reverse unprocessed payments or reissue payments as necessary.
• Reconcile payments and address any discrepancies or unprocessed payments.
h) Monitoring and Reporting
• Generate GR/IR GL reports in SAP and review aging for GR/IR, following up with users on pending invoices.
• Generate FBL1N reports for payables and analyze payment aging trends.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure invoices are submitted by the 26th of each month.
j) Customer Invoicing
• Post entries in SAP for operator income, rent income, brand usage, and royalty income.
• Generate and share invoices with customers, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Conduct daily sales reconciliation in SAP using KE24 reports.
• Review export documentation and generate invoices based on the bill of lading.
• Manage SAP entries for export orders, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to customers.
• Compute and record royalty income in SAP, generating royalty invoices and sharing them with customers.
l) Credit Monitoring and Collection Accounting
• Accounting collection and reconciliation against all revenue channels
• Monitor agent and bank settlements under distributor finance agreement
• Monitor agent credit limits utilization using receivable reports.
• Investigate discrepancies in receivables and follow up for settlement.
• Generate and track collateral management for export sales.
Key Requirements
• 2–5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or shared services operations.
• Bachelo’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance and Professional Certifications.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and reporting in SAP.
• Familiarity with accounts payable policies and credit management frameworks.
Technical Traits
• SAP Proficiency: Execute invoice processing, payment posting, and reconciliation tasks efficiently.
• Reporting Expertise: Generate and analyze reports such as GR/IR aging, FBL1N, and KE24 for actionable insights.
• Data Accuracy: Ensure completeness and accuracy in logging vendor invoices and customer invoices.
• Process Compliance: Adhere to company policies for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reporting processes.
Technology Traits
• Proficient in SAP for invoice management, payments, and reporting.
• Competent in Excel for creating reports and analyzing payment trends.
• Familiar with automation tools to improve efficiency in payment processing and reporting.
Behavioral Traits
• Collaboration: Work effectively with vendors, internal teams, and customers to ensure seamless operations.
• Accountability: Deliver tasks within deadlines while ensuring high levels of accuracy.
• Problem-Solving: Address discrepancies and issues in invoices and payments proactively.
• Adaptability: Manage changes in processes and systems with flexibility and a focus on solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain thorough documentation for all transactions, ensuring audit readiness.