Procure to Pay Accounting Analyst

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Serving as a business partner and Subject Matter Expert for business units within the Europe GBS structure, the Procure to Pay Analyst position is responsible for facilitating, coordinating financial accounting, reporting, and analytical activities with a focus on communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner. This role is responsible for the P2P operations. Working closely with assigned countries included in the cluster in Europe/Asia and GBS on improvement activities.

What You Can Expect
- A. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE and T&E_
- Process PO and Non-PO invoices through the Coupa and SAP Systems.
- Research, analyze, and resolve errors and vendor issues in a timely, accurate and professional manner according to invoice processing standards and compliance.
- Maintain professional and effective communication with internal and external customers in a timely and persistent manner using superior customer service skills.
- Provide general support for Procure to Pay COUPA processes.
- Develop expertise in T&E expenses reimbursement process and system (CONCUR), assist in travel expense reimbursement, performing T&E controls.
- Ensure established financial controls are adhered to and evidence is retained.
- Provide general support for Citibank issues working with employees and Citibank administrators.
- Assist with other countries in Europe as backup, where needed.
- Escalate problems to the management as appropriate.
- B. GBS STAFF AND END USERS TRAINING_
- Responsible for training end users on Accounts Payable, T&E procedures and Coupa.
- Cross
- train with GBS team members, experts.
- Take part in maintenance and update of documentation (Standard Operating Procedures, country-specific documentation ) and training materials.
- C. PROCESS AND PROJECT TASKS_
- Test upgrades and enhancements applied to the invoice processing including SAP, COUPA, and other systems.
- Be a part of Identification, planning and implementation of Accounts Payable process improvements and projects to strengthen controls, maximize system resources and improve efficiency and productivity.
- Help to work on the standardization of the processes across Europe and Asia.
- Assist the GBS management team with special projects, may also include managing projects.
- Working on tools & reports to improve and monitor processes.
- D. VENDOR MASTER DATA AND DISBURSEMENT_
- Maintain Vendor Master Bank information and coordinate any necessary support with the Treasury or Strategic sourcing departments. This includes receiving all banking from both employees and outside vendors.
- Perform payment runs: Generate Domestic and International payments; perform related audits; deliver any required reporting; and troubleshoot/resolve exceptions in a timely and in an accurate manner.
- Manage all queries related to Citibank.

E. ANALYSIS/REPORTNG
- Perform monthly account reconciliations. Analyze and follow up with various BF locations around the globe to resolve outstanding issues.
- General support on VAT and other tax reporting.
- Support the monthly closing activities.

What You Bring to the Table
- College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent); Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- 2+ years experience in an automated ERP invoice processing environment, preferably SAP or COUPA
- High level of English in speaking and writing
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent customer service/communication skills and an ability to develop/maintain effective work relationships with customers at all levels and with other team members
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with international currencies, taxes, and business processes including determining resolutions to issues, errors, etc.
- High energy level, ability to work independently, and multi-task effectively in a service organization.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills

What Makes You Unique
- Experience in a paperless invoice processing “workflow” environment
- Manufacturing Operations Accounts Payable experience
- Good time management skills
- FMCG experience

Who We Are

Imagine working for a company that welcomes you in, inspires you to bring your best self to every opportunity, and encourages you to grow and develop your career in a resilient and fun industry. Brown-Forman offers our employees this kind of career and environment and has for more than 150 years. Together, we proudly live and work by our values, striving each day to be better and do better as people, as a company, and as members of the communities we call home.
_Come have a seat at our table_- Many Spirits, One Brown‑Forman
- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.- C