About this role
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for Accounts Payable activities within the Corporate Controllership team, reporting to the manager overseeing the payables processes for Global Shared Services. The primary focus of this role is to accurately process invoices in accordance with Visa’s policies and to promote One Visa by collaborating with many cross-functional teams in effort to reduce the touchpoints to get a supplier paid.
The role requires the ability to work in a complex and diverse, international, and multi-currency environment. Key tasks include
Ensure processing of invoices is in compliance with established key controls and within defined SLA for a portfolio of geographic countries.
Provide strong customer service and demonstrate initiative in preventing invoice and payment issues
Assist, research, and resolve invoice and payment issues with internal employees and external vendors within service level commitments
Ensure special handling invoices for critical suppliers are processed timely and accurately
Coordinate with Controllership and Sourcing analysts to increase Ariba adoption
Support the AP import feed process for all automated invoice files, which includes troubleshooting issues to resolution
Interface with Sourcing and Supplier onboarding teams to resolve supplier setup issues related to Purchase Orders
Assist in documentation of the Accounts Payable function. Train internal and external customers on policy and procedures
Assist management with ad hoc projects as necessary for the Finance organization
Assist with internal audit, walk-through, and SOX documentation
Extensive knowledge of key payables systems including Ariba and Oracle
Focus on business line or supplier escalations, identifying root cause and implementing solutions
Ensure Withholding Tax (WHT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Value Added Tax (VAT) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) are correctly accounted for, and send monthly tax report to Outsource Service Providers for Tax Return Preparation
Liaise with Outsource Service Providers and Tax department on treatment of withholding taxes.
Perform quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting with no aged unreconciled accounts
Provide and address aged analysis on payable control account
Prioritize tasks within job function balancing the need to meet tight deadlines and other corporate demands.
Deliver continuous improvement of the payables processes
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
4 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)
Preferred Qualifications:
5 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong commitment to customer service
Fluent with the Procure to Pay principles and concept
Independent and self-motivated Ability to work with little or no direct supervision
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Attention to detail and a keen sense for accuracy
Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities
Ability to support team environment
Intermediate Advanced excel skills
Knowledge of Microsoft office applications, Oracle Financials, and SAP product suite of Ariba and Concur
Knowledge of the payment industry
Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and tools
Customer focused, driven and can lead by example
Fluent in English
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.