GSI Invoice To Pay and Intercompany Leader

Job Description Summary

The Grid Systems Integration Invoice to Pay and Intercompany Leader will demonstrate accountability, process ownership & execution for the GSI business line for invoice to pay and intercompany accounting and closing processes. This individual will integrate and develop policies, procedures and guidelines to help ensure GSI meets the invoice to pay and intercompany accounting & reporting standards of Electrification Systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement business process guidelines, policies and controls, including establishing and maintaining I2P and intercompany standard processes as defined for Electrification Systems
• Understand business process strategy & KPIs, drive daily process management, and monitor KPI's to ensure process health
• Evaluate service level from outsourced providers; approve any action plans resulting from critical service performance failures
• Drive communication of business requirements, operational feedback and escalations
• Act as strategic business single point of contact for Genpact, ESY Invoice to Pay and Intercompany Global Process Leader, ESY Business line Cash leaders and the GSI business line Controller.
• Support closing process to pass system edit checks and close intercompany issues while analyzing financial information
• Drive intercompany disconnect resolution (trade payable, receivable, current affiliates, borrowings, etc.) within Grid Systems Integration
• Lead implementation of invoice to pay and intercompany process & system changes within GSI and monitor its efficiency & effectiveness
• Challenge process & system deficiencies drive simplification and continuous improvement (GRNI, AP and Intercompany adjustment account cleansing activities),
• Assist with quarterly and annual closing responsibilities including preparation, analysis and consolidation of balance sheet; cash flow and supplemental reporting packages for GSI
• Drive resolution of unreconciled accounts; review reconciled accounts for compliance with established criteria and overall quality for GSI
• Maintain effective & efficient partnerships with auditors & other service providers
• Represent GSI in steering committee (if applicable)
• Manage and oversee MyPayment approval process for GSI as per the define ESY DoA

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in finance/accounting from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years experience in a controllership/accounting role
• Deep SAP expertise specifically in the areas invoice to pay and intercompany modules including IDA, customer & vendor master data maintenance, GRNI resolution
• Experience with GEV IBS process flow and issue resolution process including new implementations & transitions from IBS Lite to full IBS
• Knowledge of US GAAP and GEV accounting policies and procedures in the areas of invoice to pay and intercompany

Desired Characteristics

• Deep knowledge of the Grid Systems Integration business (including products, business processes, and systems)
• Highly analytical with well-developed problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative... demonstrated ability to collaborate across all finance structures (shared services, local team, outsourced service providers)
• Resilient
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Established project management skills