Accounts Payable Data Steward at Glencore

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance three-way matching processes for greater quality and accuracy identifying root causes, and resolving through the application of rules, procedure and policy.
• Check invoice quality by applying three-way match processes, comparing submissions with source documentation (purchase orders, contracts) and operating within system (e.g., COUPA) protocols.
• Post correct invoices onto ERP (SAP) system, applying correct procedures and protocols
• Process accurately invoices (order and/or non-order) for payment by working within designated area of responsibility by following procedures within structured ERP (SAP) environment.
• Identify problems and / or mismatches via COUPA and compare submissions with source documentation to identify root causes and take corrective action by formulating appropriate course of action.
• Ensure problem resolution and related courses of action have been taken by monitoring COUPA reports, by taking follow-up action and/or escalating to higher authority.
• Provide administrative support relating to accurate invoicing and accounts payable by solving routine problems within the P2P value chain.
• Follow and adhere to procedures for invoice quality checking, and the efficient application of P2P processes within designated area/s of responsibility to meet related financial objectives, delegations of authority and transaction approvals.
• Adhere to all compliance and other requirements relating to invoice checking and P2P value chain within designated areas/s of responsibility for accurate payments to be made at the right time for delivery of product/service to end-user/s.
• Responsible to work efficiently and effectively within designated areas/s of responsibility (relating to invoice quality checking and accounts payable function) by adhering to processes and working within control environments in line with financial and systems operating procedures.
• Engage with stakeholders (finance teams, suppliers) as appropriate to communicate data/information gaps and discrepancies with the view to problem identification and /or resolution.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business Processes or equivalent

EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role in accounts payable function
• Root cause analysis and error resolution
• MS Office
• SAP
• COUPA (preferred)
• Exposure to working in Africa (preferred)