Analyst, Accounts Payable (US)

Responsibilities

Adhere to Evonik procedure and internal guidelines; Ensure compliance to internal controls and keep proper evidence & required documentation to meet internal or external audit standards; Establish and maintain strong working relationship with Local Services and CoE; Supporting local services in terms of internal and external audit; Collaborate with other AP team members and achieve a high level of teamwork in the completion of document processing and resolving AP related issues; Ensure that closing timelines meet the Group Corporate requirements; Perform payment run activities including process payment via online banking system so to ensure payment are executed at timely accurate manner; Provide payment forecast (where applicable) and/or payment related reporting (regular or ad hoc reports) in timely and quality manner; Monitor blocked invoice release block before payment run proposal; Ensure vendor confirmation before payment run; Ensure critical vendor payment are processed timely; Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness; Provide assistance and support to cross functional activities within the hub including take over additional roles as assigned

Requirements

At least Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent; Fresh Grad or with at least >2 years relevant working experience; Candidates assigned to manage the EMEA and America market portfolio would be required to work according to the relevant shift hours; A team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines; Good communications skills both verbal and written in English; Depending on the individual assignment, different language skills will be required; Computer literate and competent in Microsoft office

Nice to have

Knowledge in Account Payable; Experience in SSC; Proficiency in Chinese language; Experience in SAP system