Future-Focused Insurance Solutions Provider
Accounts payable Assistant manager (AM) is generally responsible for
managing Vendor processing, Employee reimbursement, Quality Assurance,
Reporting and Accounting, Reconciliations & Production Support, Aid inthe resolution of customer and vendor problems.
Job Responsibilities |
· Govern & processing of Vendor processing, Quality Assurance, Reporting and Accounting, Reconciliations & Production Support · Review each transaction request to ensure validity and completeness. · Resolve simple and moderately complex transaction discrepancies with the requester or vendor. · Enter transaction data into the accounts payable computer systems in a timely and accurate fashion. · Ensure appropriate accounting and tax issues are addressed for all transactions. · Participate in a self-directed work team environment dedicated to providing a high level of service to its customers through the following activities: – Assist in establishing and evaluating personal and team stretch goals. – Promote personal and team optimal performance in all areas including speed, volume, accuracy, controls and service. – Meet standards and guidelines as documented in the PO/AP Service Center Charter. – Participate with other team members in the building and enhancing of team structure. · Participate in team rotation initiatives. · Assist in the resolution of customer and vendor problems. Minimum four to six years of relevant work experience with including at least three years in team management for AP. · Responsible for process migration from other Asian countries. · Responsible for work consolidation for Asia AP
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
Education | · Graduate in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration with at least 15 years of education. |
Experience | · Minimum 6-8 years of work experience in a related field is required.including at least three years in team management. · Prior experience of working on AP systems like PeopleSoft, Cadency, and OBIE, Ariba, Concur etc. is required.· Accounts Payable, GAAP and STAT certifications, Liability accounts reconciliations, SOX audit walkthroughs, accrual accounting etc.
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Knowledge and skills (general and technical) |
· Strong knowledge of Accounting principles · Knowledge of end to end AP cycle · Knowledge about the Insurance industry in US · Knowledge about US Culture · Good computer navigation skills · Good keyboarding speed · Good knowledge of complete MS Office suite, MS Excel · Knowledge of relevant accounting software · Proficiency in English · Communication skills – should be able to read, interpret business documents and excellent oral/written communication. Should be able to read and write unscripted communication. · Analytical and decision-making skills · Escalate issues if required · Data gathering ability/ Eye for detail · Team work/ Managing Self / Adaptability · Ability to work successfully in production driven environment · Adaptability to change · Ability to work on routine/standardized transactions · Self-disciplined and result oriented · Ability to multi task · Ability to work effectively as part of a team · Ability to work in multiple shift timings as per business requirement
Preferred Skills · Knowledge of Lean principles and application. · Prior experience of working on AP systems like PeopleSoft, Cadency, OBIEE, Concur, Ariba etc.
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Other | · N/A |
Working Relationships | |
Internal | · Manager for monitoring performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, and providing feedback and support. · SDM/AVP/VP for settling issues left unresolved by self and monthly evaluation of performance. · Unit Managers & Assistant Managers to seeking cooperation and best practice sharing. · Subject Matter Expert for work thread related issues and escalated transactions. · QCA to feedback and audit. Trainers to Pre-process and Process training. |
External Contacts (and purpose of relationship) – If Applicable
| · vendors · SME / Trainers at the client end for training. · Client’s various lines of businesses for follow-up work for closure of open items. · Administrators for resolution of open items. |