JOB SUMMARY The Senior Accountant III is responsible for owning the end-to-end payment cycle across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of all payments within the Shared Services environment. This role plays a critical function in cash flow execution, payment controls, and stakeholder management, while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Primary Business Partners: Regional and Corporate Finance & Accounting teams Shared Services and Regional Business Services leadership Regional and Corporate Procurement Operation team Interfaces With: Corporate F&A Teams both in Asia Pacific and in the US including tax and treasury Operational and Commercial Teams Internal and external auditors 3rd party vendors/contributors Global Technology Support Team JOB SPECIFIC TASKS Payment Operations Own and manage payment cycles across entities and currencies.
Review, validate, and approve payment proposals prior to execution. Coordinate with Treasury on cash funding, liquidity, and payment prioritization. Manage payment calendars and optimize payment timing. Resolve complex payment issues, bank rejections, and exceptions. Support onboarding and maintenance of vendors by ensuring accurate banking information and adherence to validation controls, mitigating fraud risks.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management Act as the primary point of contact for all payment-related escalations, including urgent payment requests, missed/failed payments, and high-risk transactions, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication to stakeholders. Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, and Treasury teams across regions to: Aligning payment priorities, funding requirements, and cash flow timing Resolving invoice-to-payment issues impacting vendors Ensure consistency in processes and compliance across entities Collaborate with Treasury on liquidity planning, bank-related matters, and payment scheduling, ensuring optimal use of cash and adherence to funding timelines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and strategic suppliers. Manage vendor relationships related to payments and disputes including: Payment delays or discrepancies Bank return issues and rejected transactions Invoice vs payment mismatches Coordinating cross-functionally to drive closure Reconciliation & Reporting Perform and review bank and payment reconciliations. Monitor AP aging and payment KPIs (on-time %, exceptions).
Support month-end close including: Cash outflow reporting Payment accruals Liability analysis Support withholding tax and indirect tax reporting and compliance (where applicable). Track payment performance against KPIs (on-time payment %, exception rates). Shared Services Operations & Controls Overall accountability for the shared services delivery of core financial processes Ensure accurate recording of AP transactions in ERP systems Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions.
Support compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and audit requirements. Governance and Controls: Act as control owner for payment-related SOX process Ensure proper segregation of duties and approval hierarchy Identify and mitigate fraud risks and control gaps Support audits and ensure full compliance with policies and regulations Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Continuous Improvement & Transformation Identify opportunities to streamline P2P processes and improve efficiency. Support automation initiatives. Participate in system enhancements and ERP upgrades - COUPA Drive standardization across markets and entities. Leverage data and reporting tools to improve visibility and insights. CANDIDATE PROFILE Preferred Education and Experi