GBS Invoice to Pay Accounting Analyst

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 520.110 - 866.851; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading beverage company based in Mexico is seeking an Invoice to Pay Analyst to serve as a business partner within their team. The role involves processing invoices, training end users on procedures, and coordinating financial activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in both Spanish and English. The position supports remote work one day a week and focuses on enhancing accounts payable efficiency.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in an automated ERP invoice processing environment, preferably SAP or COUPA.
• Experience working with international currencies and taxes.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate and coordinate financial accounting and reporting activities.
• Process PO and Non-PO invoices using SAP systems.
• Perform quarterly account reconciliations and support monthly closing activities.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service/communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

High level of Spanish and English

Time management

Strong analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Herramientas

SAP

COUPA

Descripción del empleo

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Meaningful Work From Day One:

Serving as a business partner and Subject Matter Expert within the Americas GBS structure, the Invoice to Pay Analyst position facilitates and coordinates financial accounting, reporting, and analytical activities, with a focus on communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner. This role is responsible for the Invoice-to-pay operations in the Americas markets, also working with the GBS on improvement activities.

This position will be based in Brown-Forman's Mexico office, under the GBS structure, with the possibility to work remotely one day a week.

What You Can Expect:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND T&E

Process PO and Non-PO invoices through the invoice digitization system and SAP Systems

Research, analyze, and resolve errors and vendor issues in a timely, accurate, and professional manner according to invoice processing standards and compliance

Maintain professional, effective communication with internal and external customers in a timely, persistent manner, using superior customer service skills.

Provide general support for Procure-to-Pay COUPA processes, ensuring alignment with day-to-day invoice processing activities.

Develop expertise in the T&E expenses reimbursement process and system (CONCUR), assist in travel expense reimbursement, spot check on the T&E reports on a monthly basis

Ensure established financial controls are adhered to, and evidence is retained

GBS STAFF AND END USERS TRAINING

Responsible for training end users on Accounts Payable and T&E procedures

Cross-train with GBS team members, experts

Maintain and update documentation (Standard Operating Procedures) and training materials

Provide COUPA training to the end-users

PROCESS AND PROJECT TASKS

Act as an SME (subject matter expert) for the country cluster

Test upgrades and enhancements applied to the invoice processing, including SAP, COUPA, and other systems.

Identify, plan, and implement Accounts Payable process improvements to strengthen controls, maximize system resources, and improve efficiency and productivity

Help to work on the standardization of the processes across Europe

Assist the GBS management team with special projects, which may also include managing projects

VENDOR MASTER DATA AND DISBURSEMENT

Maintain Vendor Master Bank information and coordinate any necessary support with the Treasury or Strategic Sourcing departments. This includes receiving all banking from both employees and outside vendors. Maintaining a close relationship with the Treasury department to coordinate new bank setups and confirmations, as well as any returned payments.

Perform payment runs twice a week: Generate Domestic (ACH transfers, wires, drafts, checks) and International (same but no checks) payments; perform related audits; deliver any required reporting; and troubleshoot/resolve exceptions in a timely and accurate manner.

ANALYSIS/REPORTING

Perform quarterly account reconciliations. Ability to analyze and follow up with various BF locations around the globe to resolve outstanding issues.

General support on VAT and other tax reporting.

Support the monthly closing activities

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or Equivalent; Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent customer service/communication skills and an ability to develop/maintain effective work relationships with customers at all levels and with other team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with international currencies, taxes, and business processes, including determining resolutions to issues, errors, etc.
• High energy level, ability to work independently, and multi‑task effectively in a service organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of Spanish and English in speaking and writing
• Experience in a paperless invoice processing “workflow” environment
• Manufacturing Operations Accounts Payable experience
• Time management
• Strong Analytical skills

What Makes You Unique:

• Experience: 2 plus years of experience in an automated ERP invoice processing environment, preferably SAP or COUPA

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.