Accounts Payable Associate (m/f/x) - temporary replacement

Description

Accounts Payable Associate (Posting Team) - temporary replacement

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for efficient and accurate processing of a high volume of AP transactions in applicable technology systems in a timely manner
• Continuously monitor accounting and tax requirements in each country to ensure invoices are posted appropriately. This includes collaboration with Global Tax team and local finance and tax contacts
• Make any necessary VAT or other corrections to ensure all errors are corrected on time
• Analyze root cause of all corrections and implement corrective actions to reduce and minimize its volume
• Ensure downpayments are reviewed back to contracts
• Follow up on invoices referred back from end users to AP queue (in collaboration with Helpdesk team)
• Support Helpdesk team with queries, if needed, that should be minimal activity
• Responsible for the timely reporting of key financials and compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level agreements (SLAs)
• Manage applicable technology systems and follow procedures for, performing month end activities to include GL and Sub-Ledger reconciliation for Accounts Payable
• Assist P2P Process Manager, Global Process Owner (GPO) and Lead Associate(s) in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives and best practices within Accounts Payable, Vendor Management and Invoice Processing
• Ensure robust compliance environment with SOX, internal controls, accounting policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance / Accounting
• Experience working in AP positions or call center environment
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access) and hands on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle)
• Fluency in written and oral English is essential for this role
• Ability to work in culturally diverse teams
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills

We offer:

• Contract of employment by external agency (backfill for ~5 months)
• Work in a world leading pharmaceutical company for animals
• Learning and developing programs
• Private medical care package
• Life insurance, sport card
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid model of work

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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