Manager - Finance (PTP-RTR)

Deutsche Post; Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post in Bogota is seeking a Manager – Finance (PTP-RTR) to lead the Procure to Pay and Record to Report services across our global network. You will manage PTP & RTR processes, coordinate with country teams and GSC, resolve queries, and ensure accurate data and timely payments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in Finance Delivery at a leadership level, and 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong English skills and a customer-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, accounting or financial management preferred.
• At least 2 years in Finance Delivery at team leader/manager level.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Flexible with work shift.
• High customer centricity.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and principles.
• Strong focus on targets.

Responsibilities

• Be a Super User for PTP & RTR processes for PTP and RTR in Finance systems.
• Engage with Country Manager/Regional Champions to drive PTP & RTR initiatives.
• Handle ad hoc requests from Vendor/Operations/Country.
• Review supplier accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Ensure PTP and RTR processes support timely task completion.
• Work with Country & GSC to improve KPIs and performance.
• Ensure adherence to Internal Controls and evidencing.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across country, region and global offices.
• Approve COD / Schedule Payment run / MEC tasks.
• Weekly connect with GSC on performance review.
• Execute the New Workflow strategy with Global Finance & Project Team.
• Notify countries & users on new functionalities or changes.
• Troubleshoot user challenges and escalate when needed.
• Experience with automation tools or process automation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Customer-centricity

Problem solving

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, accounting or financial management

Job description

Job Title: Manager – Finance (PTP-RTR)

Job Location: Bogota

In this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver top-quality service within the Finance – Procure to Pay (PTP) and Record to report (RTR) Services line, supporting our DGFF regions and countries globally. The role will involve managing PTP & RTR processes, collaborating with various stakeholders, resolving queries, maintaining data, monitoring, and action requests.

Key Responsibilities:

Process & Performance Management:

• Be a Super User for PTP & RTR processes in various Finance systems applicable for PTP and in alignment with the Global Process SOP/Guidelines
• Engage with Country Manager/Regional Champions and work collaboratively to carry out PTP & RTR initiatives
• Dealing with adhoc requests which require expertise from Vendor/Operations/Country
• Review the accounts of key suppliers and ensure that the team takes the necessary steps to guarantee that payments are made on time and without delays
• Ensure that the PTP and RTR processes are managed in a way that enables the completion of tasks for the BPSs without impacting operations
• Work with Country & GSC to improve KPIs and performance
• Ensure that the Country adheres to Internal Controls and associated evidencing
• Focus on ensuring positive business impact of Finance within own area – country, region, etc. in scope
• Build and sustain strong working relationships with key stakeholders (in country, region and global offices) to ensure PTP & RTR targets are met
• Approve COD / Schedule Payment run / MEC tasks
• Weekly connect with GSC team on performance review
• Execute the New Workflow strategy for Country in co-ordination with Global Finance & Project Team
• Notify countries & users on the new functionalities or changes made in the tool or documents
• Trouble shoot user challenges in systems and process and ensure that these are escalated & resolved
• Having working experience in any of the automation tools or involved/ driven process automation projects

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor´s degree. A degree in logistics, accounting, financial management will be an advantage.
• Should have been in Finance Delivery for min of 2 years at a Team Leader/Manager Level
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Good interpersonal skills and team player
• Understanding of accounting concepts and principles
• Possess good analytical & problem-solving skills
• Target oriented with strong focus
• Flexible with work shift
• Good Typing skills including Numpad (account specific)
• Effective English communication skills, written and verbal
• High level of customer centricity