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POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Associate II, Accounts Payable will support the Accounts Payable processes within the AGS FRA, ensuring its quality, timeliness and effectiveness. Moreover, he/she secures company assets by applying tight controls in the financial transactions, while processing accurate financial information and timely reporting of AP balances.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports transitions and knowledge transfer
Provides services at expected levels with a clear customer service focus and escalates exceptions
Interacts proactively with all functional areas of the AGS FRA to ensure appropriate accounting and financial reporting
Coordinate with local teams, entity and in-country FSC to provide seamless service
Proactively challenge the Status Quo, making fact based recommendations
Corresponds to internal and external inquiries
Manage day-to-day activities (modules to be assigned):
Accounts Payable
Ensure proper document management (incl. Document reception, sorting of accounting documents, scanning and validation)
Perform Indexing, Processing of PO and non-PO invoices, Credit Notes and Down Payments processing including interactions with O&O providers
HCP E-approvals, error checking, documents upload and reporting
Timely resolution of Invoices which have a price and quantity deviations and follow-ups including debit balances
Ensuring controls are in place and supports Payment Proposal reviews
Support the measurement and delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets
Oversight of Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt and timely clearing
Providing input for R2P Accruals, account reconciliations and month-end-closing
Ensure alignment with AP policy, SOP, regulatory requirements
Attend and resolve supplier inquiries via emails and calls
Attend and resolve Generic Mailbox (employee master data) and reporting
Compliance
Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented, in line with Alcon standards and consistent with best practices as well as aligned with the Global Blueprint (when applicable) and Finance Core
Ensure compliance with Alcon Accounting Manual (AAM), Alcon Financial Controls Manual (AFCM), and regulatory requirements
Ensure application of agreed Alcon control procedures and actively support to deliver SOX certification
People Skills
Actively support AGS FRA working style by being inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results driven in alignment with Alcon Values and Behaviors
Act service oriented to enable service lines to deliver a high-performing organization and contribute to derive to improvements/standard solutions while cultivating customer service focus culture
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Education:
(Minimum/desirable)
Certified Finance/Accounting specialist or similar degree
Languages:
Proficient in English, Mandarin and local language will be an added advantage
Experience:
1-3 years of financial experience, with good functional expertise
SAP / JDE knowledge
Project Management exposure is advantageous
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company
Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
Continuous learning and development opportunities
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