Accounts Payable Specialist

Gallagher; Bogotá; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gallagher is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support the Latin America region with regional payment processes, system implementations, and post‑go‑live support. The role partners with the LATAM AP Manager to review local procedures and ensure compliance.

You will collaborate across Tax, Accounting, IT, and local teams, manage multi‑currency payments, and contribute to compensating controls and process improvements in a dynamic global environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of accounts payable experience
• Fluent in English (B2+)
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• Experience with account reconciliations
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or similar)
• OCR or workflow systems experience
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%

Responsabilidades

• Lead local LATAM AP payment process requirements and documentation.
• Analyze and prepare compensating control reconciliations and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support system implementations and post‑implementation operational support.
• Assist in maintaining LATAM authorization structures and SOP documentation.
• Handle supplier invoice and credit note processing queries and multi‑currency payments.
• Collaborate with Tax, Accounting, IT, and other teams on changes in regulations.

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

Gallagher is seeking a Accounts Payable Analyst to support the Latin America region with the implementation of global systems and compensating controls initiatives. This role partners closely with the LATAM Accounts Payable Manager to review and document local payment processes, support system implementation activities, and provide post-implementation operational support across the region.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead the review of information gathered through the Compensating Controls initiative with local LATAM offices to define and document local AP payment process requirements.
• Analyze and prepare Compensating Control reconciliations, ensuring payments, vendor compliance validations, and approvals are processed accurately and in accordance with documented procedures.
• Partner with supporting departments to gather required setup information and maintain SOP documentation in preparation for system implementations.
• Support LATAM offices with inquiries related to supplier invoice and credit note processing, as well as supplier payment runs in multiple currencies.
• Assist in maintaining the LATAM authorization structure.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies.
• Create and conduct training sessions for internal teams and local LATAM staff.
• Collaborate with local teams, Tax, and Accounting to address changes in country‑specific regulations and reporting requirements.
• Support and manage new changes, initiatives, and implementation efforts.
• Act as a key liaison among Local Teams, IT/GTS, Accounting, Treasury, offshore India AP, Compliance, and Tax.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the LATAM Accounts Payable Manager.

About You

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of related experience in Accounts Payable or a similar role.
• Fluent in English (B2+)
• Vendor maintenance experience.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with OCR or workflow systems.