Specifically, you will be responsible for: 

• Accounting for AP transactions ensuring full compliance with local tax regulations (VAT, GST etc.)
• Verification whether AP transactions were recognized in appropriate accounting period (e.g. verifying timing of Oracle entries vs against bank account debits and credits)
• Reviewing and verification of all types of vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to accounting system entry and payment, including the ability to research and follow up in case of the most complex one and determination of the proper accounting treatment
• Interpretation of simple and complex purchase orders for matching with vendor invoices, follow up with relevant stakeholders for resolution
• Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues, ensuring proper accounting treatment
• Entering and uploading invoices into accounting system in line with internal policies and procedures, accounting standards, tax regulations and other requirements, including country specific regulations for each location in scope
• Prioritizing invoices for entry and payment according to payment terms, business needs, accounting rules and regulations and other circumstances
• Maintaining copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and providing other support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
• Continuing to evaluate processes to find efficiencies and possible system/process automation
• Assisting other team members as needed to act as cross-functional backup and support
• Responding to all vendor inquiries, including the most complex ones
• Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling vendor statements and related transactions, researching and correcting discrepancies
• Cooperating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and problems related to AP area
• Performing Month End Closing activities in order to assure completeness and accuracy of the Accounts Payable information
• Being able to independently prepare and provide supporting documentation for audits (without the need of extensive review from higher level employee or team leader)
• Assisting with other projects as needed (including transition of additional processes to GBS, participation in process improvement activities such as testing and implementation).