Accounts Payable / Receivable Analyst

The role is part of the SSC Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Department within Finance, which is responsible for the end-to-end process of ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, issue resolution, and payments. It is expected that this role will work closely with Procurement, Financial Controllers, Treasury, Supply Chain, Line of Business, and other SSC finance operations teams to ensure issues and concerns are addressed in a timely and accurate manner and ensure that vendor/customer financial accounts are managed well.

Responsibilities

AP Analyst responsibilities may include any of the roles below within the AP team:

• Invoice Processing: Timely and accurate handling and processing of invoices in accordance with the approved set of checks and controls
• Parked Invoice Handling: Diligently investigate and resolve issues for parked invoices to enable proper and timely posting. Furthermore, ensure accurate reporting, which is used for review by Controllers
• Vendor reconciliation & GRIR (Goods receipt/invoice receipt) handling: Investigate, analyze, and resolve mismatches on vendor accounts + GRIR-related issues. Furthermore, ensure accurate reporting, which is used for review by Controllers
• Payment Processing: Ensure timely and accurate execution of payment runs by diligently resolving errors and ensuring payments
• Travel & expenses: Perform review of employee-related accounts and ensure timely and accurate processing, issue resolution, and payment

AR Analyst responsibilities may include any of the roles below within the AR team:

• Billing: Timely and accurate handling and processing of billing in accordance with the approved set of checks and controls
• Cash Application: Perform activity with utmost accuracy and timely application of incoming payments. Diligently investigate and resolve issues to enable proper and timely application. Furthermore, ensure accurate reporting, which is used for review by Controllers
• Collection and Sales Order Creation

Other general responsibilities of AP/AR analysts are as follows:

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP/AR
• Ensure personal adherence to defined processes, policies, and controls across all AP/AR activities
• Follow and uphold the governance structure and operating model for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Diligently communicate potential and identified issues and their updates or help needed to the relevant stakeholders and ensure follow-through until resolution with speed and quality
• Support audit requirements by providing documentation and explanations, as needed
• Maintain and update AP/AR process documentation, including SOPs, process flow maps, invoice requirements, and invoice management procedures
• Participate in further improvement and optimization of AP, AR, and T&E processes and procedures in Finance and Accounting
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support process alignment
• Perform rigorously and timely all internal controls and ensure to have well-supported documentation plus timely and proactive investigation, communication, and resolution of issues. Know when to escalate or ask for help as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance, business management, or a related area, specifically an accounting graduate
• At least 2-4 years of relevant working experience in finance, particularly Accounts payable / Accounts receivable, or any equivalent finance functions. Working experience in BPO or shared services is beneficial
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Practical experience with ERP systems like SAP
• Working experience in shared services set-up or with other cultures

Competencies

• Basic to advanced working knowledge of accounts payable/accounts receivable, and able to apply to day-to-day operations
• Good communication skills, particularly in the English language, both oral and written. The ability to effectively communicate issues and resolve them
• Possess problem-solving skills relevant to the role and able to address and follow through on issues until resolution
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of processing invoices and/or billings
• Exhibits initiative, curiosity, growth mindset, simplicity, and willingness to learn
• Works well with others and possesses initiative with an open and motivated approach; equipped to deal with challenges in a complex and demanding work setting
• Good customer service mindset, but able to address any deviations or non-compliant requests
• Shows flexibility towards work shift schedule depending on the region catered, and is willing to extend during the month-end close as needed

What we offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful global culture, an attractive compensation package, and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a good future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of experts to join us. We value and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: A broad program of on-the-job training, an ideal platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities, etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to work towards our goals. Choose us, choose a solid future!

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.