Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
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Your role and responsibilities
As an PTP Analysts/Specialist, you are responsible for handling PTP transactional tasks around Vendor Master-data Management, Invoice Receipt, Invoice processing, Payments, Query management, Reconciliation, Risk management, Month-end Closing, Travel & expenses, and Reporting/ Analytics., according to agreed procedures, process maps and Desk Top Procedures or other guidelines agreed with the client. You must establish and/ or maintain good relationship with client personnel, ensure that daily activities are fulfilled according to the timetable, procedures and business goals as agreed with Team Leader and deliver services as necessary in order to meet the SLAs and OLAs requirements from the area of your responsibility.
Your Roles and Responsibilities
Environment
- Ability to cope with different situations, different requirements, uncertainty and stress; ability to modify goals and directions when needed.
Problem solving
- Accurately accumulating information and its analysis; forecasting potential problems and planning; allowing for alternative, creative solutions and identifying most reasonable solutions.
Communication
- Clear and concise in oral and written communication; attentive listening focused on understanding; adjusting the style of speech to the situation and to the audience; understanding and making use of accessible communication tools.
- Effective cooperation with different units and teams inside and outside IBM; mutually respective and appreciating differences; building and strengthening relations; finding solutions favorable for both sides.
Impact
- Striving for ambitious goals and continuously seeking better results by overcoming challenges along the way and proactively expanding knowledge.
- Taking ownership by identifying needs, making informed decisions, and assuming responsibility for tasks and outcomes.
Process
- Vendor Master Data Management:
- Create and audit vendor setup request
- Complete vendor setup/change maintenance
- Perform VMD quality check
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Years of Experience: 2-3.5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Finance, or a related administrative role. This experience should include handling invoice processing, vendor management, and reconciliation. Candidates should demonstrate a clear understanding of accounts payable procedures, ERP systems, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
- Skill Set Required:
- Accounting Skills: Demonstrated ability to apply GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and maintain accurate financial records.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in using standard office software and ERP systems. Familiarity with data management and manipulation tools would be advantageous.
- Data Entry Skills: High level of accuracy and speed in entering financial data into systems.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to troubleshoot issues, resolve discrepancies, and find efficient solutions.
- ERP/Mainframe Experience: Practical knowledge of operating in an ERP or mainframe environment, including experience with system navigation, data extraction, and report generation.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams, vendors, and management.
- Qualification: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required. Relevant certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) would be advantageous but are not strictly necessary.
- Domain/Process Knowledge:
- Invoice and Vendor Management: Experience in managing vendor relationships, processing invoices, and resolving related queries.
- Payment Reporting and Reconciliation: Proven ability to manage and reconcile payment processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and external regulations.
- ERP/Computer/Data Entry:
- ERP System Experience: Practical experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Ariba or Concur
- Accounts Payable Experience: Specific experience in Accounts Payable roles, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of AP processes and best practices.
- Interpersonal Skills: The candidate should exhibit medium to high interpersonal skills. They should be able to work collaboratively in a team, build effective professional relationships, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- Maturity and Dependability: The role requires a medium to high level of maturity and dependability. The candidate must be able to handle sensitive financial information confidentially, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Analytical Skills: Basic to medium analytical skills are required. The candidate should be able to interpret financial data and make informed decisions.
- Excel Skills: Medium to high proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. The candidate should be comfortable with data manipulation, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions. Knowledge of advanced Excel features such as macros or Power Query would be a significant asset.
- In addition to these, adaptability to new systems, continuous learning, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and compliance with financial regulations are key attributes expected from the ideal candidate.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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ABOUT IBM
IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
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