Ops Accounting Analyst 1 - C09 - Chennai

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Chennai District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking an Invoice Processor in Chennai to manage and validate third-party invoices using Oracle. You will ensure compliance with internal expense policies, perform quality checks, and escalate non-compliant invoices as needed.

You will act as a SME, support colleagues, participate in trainings, and help implement process improvements while maintaining strong vendor payment controls and meeting SLAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in invoice processing, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable.

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 SLAs.
• Evaluate invoices for policy adherence and sufficient documentation; reject non-compliant invoices.
• Serve as SME for invoice processing; provide guidance to colleagues.
• Participate in training sessions and test system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Implement and maintain control processes to mitigate risks in invoice processing.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly vendor payment activities.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Documentation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Detail oriented

Team player

Customer-centric

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

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.

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