We are seeking a Senior SAP AP / VIM Engineer to lead and support our global Accounts Payable (AP), Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P/STP) digital landscape.
This role is responsible for ensuring that Accounts Payable processes, including vendor invoice intake, validation, approval, posting, payment execution, OpenText VIM workflows, bank payment integration, and government e-Invoicing compliance, are effectively designed, implemented, and optimized within an SAP S/4HANA environment.
The successful candidate will govern digital capabilities supporting AP, OpenText VIM, and integrations across procurement platforms, global banking networks, OCR/invoice capture solutions, tax and compliance systems, and government e-Invoicing platforms. You will work closely with Finance Operations, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Digital Integration, and Compliance teams to drive process accuracy, automation, controls, and global standardization.
This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative SAP AP expert to influence and shape a global Straight-Through Processing (STP) automation strategy while ensuring strong alignment with Record-to-Report (RTR) processes, financial controls, and close requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support SAP Accounts Payable and OpenText VIM solutions in a global environment.
- Design, implement, and optimize AP processes, workflows, and integrations.
- Manage vendor invoice processing, approvals, payment execution, and exception handling.
- Support integration with banking platforms, OCR technologies, procurement solutions, and e-Invoicing systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve automation, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure alignment with financial controls, reconciliation processes, and month-end close requirements.
- Drive global standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across AP operations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with SAP FI-AP and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Strong expertise in OpenText VIM, including workflow management, exception handling, document processing, and AP operational support.
- Strong expertise in SAP AP configuration, including:
- Invoice posting
- Automatic payment program
- Payment methods
- Withholding tax
- Tolerance limits
- Vendor open-item management
- Experience with bank and payment integrations, including ISO 20022 and SWIFT-based connectivity.
- Experience supporting OCR or intelligent invoice capture solutions and AP automation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of STP and RTR processes, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close requirements.
- Proven experience implementing global government e-Invoicing projects.
- Availability during standard business hours. No on-call or weekend support required.
- Must be located in Brazil and available to work Brazil business hours (or up to one hour earlier). Availability approximately three hours ahead of Eastern Time is preferred.
- Advanced English proficiency (English-only environment).
- Long-term engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP S/4HANA Finance and/or OpenText VIM certification.
- Extensive experience leading global AP-focused e-Invoicing implementations and support activities.
- Experience integrating SAP with procurement platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, or similar supplier invoicing ecosystems.
What You Can Expect from Us
- Continuous professional development aligned with your career goals.
- Opportunities for international experience.
- A collaborative, diverse, and innovative work environment.
- Exposure to global projects and cutting-edge technologies.
- Strong focus on career growth, learning, and professional advancement.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Life Insurance
- Transportation Allowance
- Meal/Food Allowance
- Childcare Assistance
- TotalPass
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal, and financial support)
- Certification Reimbursement
- Learning Platform with free training and courses
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Recognition Program
- Mentorship and Career Development Platform