Ops Accounting Analyst 1 - C09 - Chennai

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Invoice Processor to manage and validate third-party invoices, ensuring compliance with internal expense policies using the Oracle system. The role involves handling a portfolio of invoices, acting as an SME, and supporting training and process improvements.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to SLAs while collaborating with global teams and managing vendor payments in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in invoicing, accounts payable/receivable or related field.
• Experience in cross-cultural global teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate third-party invoices daily using Oracle.
• Ensure invoices comply with internal expense policies.
• Perform quality control to meet SLAs.
• Evaluate invoices for policy adherence and documentation; reject non-compliant items.
• Act as SME for invoice processing and participate in training.
• Test system enhancements and automation initiatives to minimize disruption.
• Maintain control processes to identify and mitigate risks.
• Participate in business continuity planning and execution.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly vendor payment activities.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Organizational & time management

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal & stakeholder management

Fast learner

Collaborative team player

Analytical & detail oriented

Customer-centric service

Reliability under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Invoice Processor plays a critical role in processing and validating third-party invoices, ensuring compliance with internal expense policies. Serving as a subject matter expert, this role manages a portfolio of invoices for assigned products/services, using the Oracle system for daily processing and maintaining accurate vendor payments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and validate third-party invoices daily using the Oracle system.
• Ensure invoice compliance with internal expense policies.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Evaluate invoices for policy adherence and sufficient documentation, rejecting non-compliant invoices and escalating as needed for approvals or additional documentation.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for invoice processing, providing guidance and support to colleagues. Participate in training sessions as required.
• Test system enhancements, automation initiatives, and resolutions to minimize processing disruptions.
• Implement and maintain control processes to identify and mitigate risks within the invoice processing function.
• Participate in business continuity planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members, leads, and managers to provide updates, gather feedback, and resolve issues.
• Monitor and perform daily, weekly, and monthly activities related to vendor payments.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in relevant field.
  • Experience in invoice processing, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable.
  • Experience working in cross-cultural global teams is a plus.
  • Accounting background preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply technical and business knowledge.
  • Strong sense of urgency and ownership, with a results-oriented approach.
  • Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and share knowledge.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy.
  • Customer-centric approach to service delivery.
  • Reliable and adaptable, able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

Job Family:

Accounting Operations

Time Type:

Full time

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