SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Analyst, you will be part of a team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the Procure to Pay (P2P) - (Accounts Payable, Expense and Procurement) as well as Month End Closing process and some other specific accounting activities related to the stream.

As a Specialist (Senior Accountant), you will be part of a team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the Procure to Pay (P2P) stream - (Accounts Payable, Expense and Procurement) as well as Month End Closing process and some other specific accounting activities.

The performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI’s (timeliness, accuracy).

As a P2P Analyst, you will be performing various tasks within the P2P process including but not limited to:

·         Timely and accurate review, validation and processing of incoming invoices (e.g. PO, Non-PO, credit card statements) to accounting system.

·         Ensuring that invoices are properly coded and booked in accordance to SGS Chart of Accounts.

·         Verifying that the invoices comply with SGS policies and procedures.

·         Auditing travel and expense liquidation in accordance with existing rules and regulations.

·         Processing prepayments and follow up on prepaid invoices 

·         Handling statements and vendor inquiries

·         Assisting in AP Subledger close and other month end activities

·         Ensure monthly checklists are completed by the month end and signed off by Senior Accountant.

As a P2P Specialist you will be performing various tasks within the P2P process including but not limited to:

·         Identifies invoice and purchase order discrepancies and offers solutions

·         Assisting with the resolution of discrepancies or problems that prohibit timely processing of invoices in the system.

·         Providing support and assistance to colleagues with respect to accounting information

·         Responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding outstanding P2P inquiries (e.g. invoices, payments, travel and expenses audit responses).

·         Following up on match exceptions and coordinating with Business

·         Working closely with R2R team in ensuring that no AP transactions are outstanding in the bank reconciliation and cash management.

·         Following up on transactions on the Accounts Payables Trial Balance (Ageing) 

·         Following up on open Purchase Orders and invoices on hold

·         Preparing and reviewing accruals and any other month end P2P transactions

·         Assisting in AP Subledger close and other month end activities

·         Ensure monthly checklists are completed by the month end and signed off by P2P Supervisor

PROFILE for Analysts:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Business or Finance

• 2+ years of professional experience in Procure to Pay – Invoice Processing, Month End Close, Reconciliation and Cash and Bank – nice to have

• General knowledge of accounting principles – nice to have

• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)

PROFILE for Specialists:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

• Minimum 3 years of related professional experience in Accounting / Finance – required (if this experience is within an SSC environment it is an advantage)

• General knowledge of accounting principles - required

• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)

• Familiarity with excel – intermediate level