Ops Accounting Analyst 1 - C09 - Chennai

Citi; India; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in India is seeking an Invoice Processor to manage and validate third-party invoices using the Oracle system. You will ensure compliance with internal policies and maintain accurate vendor payments while acting as a SME for the process.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global teams, adherence to SLAs, and participation in system improvements and training sessions as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in invoice processing or AP/AR.
• Experience in cross-cultural global teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate third-party invoices daily using the Oracle system.
• Ensure invoice compliance with internal expense policies.
• Perform quality control to meet SLAs for invoice processing.
• Evaluate invoices for policy adherence and sufficient documentation; escalate as needed.
• Serve as SME for invoice processing and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Test system enhancements and automation initiatives to minimize disruptions.
• Implement and maintain control processes to identify and mitigate risks.
• Participate in business continuity planning and execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Monitor and perform daily, weekly, and monthly vendor payment activities.

Skills

Invoice processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cross-cultural teams

Documentation

English communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle system

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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