Officer - Ops Accounting Intermediate Analyst

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Job Overview

The Invoice Processing Manager plays a vital leadership role in directing and optimizing the entire third-party invoice processing lifecycle. This role demands a deep understanding of financial operations, expert-level proficiency in Oracle-based invoice processing systems, and proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. The Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with internal expense policies and regulatory requirements, driving strategic process improvements, and implementing robust control frameworks to mitigate financial and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the strategic vision for invoice processing, aligning with overall organizational goals and objectives. Lead and mentor a team of invoice processing specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Process Optimization: Oversee and optimize the end-to-end invoice processing lifecycle, identifying and implementing automation opportunities, streamlining workflows, and reducing cycle times. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track process efficiency and accuracy.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as the technical authority for Oracle invoice processing systems, providing expert guidance and support to the team. Lead the evaluation, testing, and implementation of new technologies and system enhancements.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with internal expense policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Design and implement robust control processes to mitigate financial and operational risks within the invoice processing function.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, business units, IT, and senior management. Build strong relationships and effectively communicate invoice processing performance and initiatives.
• Team Development: Mentor, coach, and develop team members, providing opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement. Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback to foster individual and team success.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Oversee the preparation and analysis of complex financial reports related to invoice processing, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for optimization. Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Contribute to business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring the resilience of invoice processing operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in invoice processing, accounts payable, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in Oracle-based systems.
  • Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience managing complex projects and driving strategic initiatives.
  • Experience working in cross-cultural global teams is a plus.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Expert-level proficiency in Oracle invoice processing systems and related technologies.
  • Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, internal expense policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and business processes.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
  • Results-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

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Job Family:

Accounting Operations

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Time Type:

Full time

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