Job Description

The Senior Finance Specialist - Accounts Payable is responsible for managing and overseeing the accounts payable function within the organization. This includes ensuring that all invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing the accounts payable process to support the organization s financial health. The role involves in -depth analysis, process improvement, and compliance with financial regulations. The Senior Finance Specialist in this role serves as a key point of contact between the finance department and external vendors. Other Financial services include managing regulatory compliances relating to Accounts Payable, Tax authority, and ensuring compliance with Buckman policies and accounting standards. This position reports to the Finance Manager based in GBS office and will support and drive an y initiatives or projects assigned. Qualifications Experience: LCCI Higher Accounting / Diploma/bachelor s degree in accounting / Finance / ACCA qualifications Minimum of 8-9 years relevant working experience in a similar capacity, experienced in a manufacturing company. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (including Excel). Accountabilities : Ensures accurate and timely payment processing, improving cash flow management and vendor relations Oversee the processing of all vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Implement and maintain best practices for invoice matching, coding, and approvals. Manage exceptions and discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution. Processing Accounts payable in SAP environment. Streamline the accounting work processes, and review control accounts support in preparing balance sheet reconciliation for review. Share best practices with other finance associates. Develop standardized processes within financial systems in use to improve report generation and general operational effic iency Provides accurate and timely financial insights, enabling informed decision-making, improved cash flow management, and enhanced compliance with financial regulations. Knowledge in handling the AP tax invoices and Tax forms especially direct and indirect tax statutory point of view. Work closely and coordinate with Inter-company Finance Department Prepare AP reports. Support to internal / external auditor. Maintain Documents, Records, Files both soft and hard copies, so as able to get the documents as and when required . Assist in month end closing Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practic es Month end closing support like estimating Accruals, Debit and credit note follow-up with supplier in case of discrepancy in invoice, review AP report and close the tiny difference, TCS, TDS, VAT reconciliations Provide support to the Finance Manager and Financial Controller-in the Regions for any initiatives/projects assig ned.