Position Summary

The Senior Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, payments, and employee travel & expense claims. The role requires strong SAP expertise, solid knowledge of P2P processes, and the ability to resolve complex issues independently. This position also supports policy compliance, process improvements, and serves as an escalation point for internal stakeholders and junior AP team members.

Key Responsibilities

Travel & Expense (T&E) Management

• Review, verify, and process employee T&E claims in accordance with company T&E policies.
• Validate supporting documents, receipts, and proper cost-center allocations.
• Monitor non-compliant claims and follow up with employees or managers for corrections.
• Act as a subject matter expert for T&E processes and tools (SAP Concur or other systems).
• Support month-end postings for T&E (accruals, clearing accounts).
• Assist with T&E policy updates and employee training sessions.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all AP and T&E processes adhere to company policies, tax rules, and SOX controls.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation; support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to month-end activities including accruals, GR/IR analysis, and reporting.

Process Improvements

• Identify opportunities for AP and T&E automation and efficiency.
• Participate in SAP enhancements, UAT, and system upgrades.
• Share best practices and support knowledge transfer to junior AP associates.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a multinational or shared service environment.
• Hands-on experience managing Travel & Expense (T&E) processes.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with SAP Concur or other T&E management systems.
• Strong understanding of P2P, three-way match, GR/IR, vendor management.
• Good knowledge of taxes relevant to AP and T&E (VAT, withholding tax).
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service orientation.
• High attention to detail with strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage high volumes and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and continuous improvement mindset.

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Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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