AP (Accounts Payable) Specialist

BASIC FUNCTION

Reporting to the Regional AP Manager, Asia & AfMEI, this position provides technical accounting and analysis support to Procure to Pay (PTP) workstreams with focus on Accounts Payable and Travel & Expenses. These sub-processes related to automation strategies to ensure team objectives are met within LYB Accounts Payable standards and in-country local regulations and governances. This position may be assigned to the following sub-teams: (i) Invoicing - Logistics , (ii) Non-Logistics, (iii) Specials Desk, (iv) Payments - Check Processing/EFT Helpdesk  - Inquiries

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.    Liaise with banker on operational transactions and documentation requirements related to transactions.
2.    Processing of Statutory, Custom duty and Other Direct/Indirect tax payments by adherence with local compliances on timely basis.
3.    Support the Senior Process Analysts with various project initiatives.
4.    Assist the Regional AP Manager, Asia & AfMEI to sustain compliance controls across the organization in alignment with our Accounts Payables standard operating procedures.
5.    Depending on the sub-team this position is assigned, the daily work focus is different.
6.    Support integration, adoption and optimization of standardized AP Automation application, tools, and workflow processes.
7.    Process PTP related transactions in SAP; or any other ERP system as instructed in an accurate and timely manner.
8.    Conduct regular reconciliations for AP related balance sheet accounts.
9.    Participate in month/Year end closing activities as directed.
10.    Perform system testing on AP activities for all system enhancements.
11.    Have a detailed understanding of PTP process.
12.    Support Global T&E deck and manage Corporate card application & support employees on travel management.
13.    Prepare intercompany vendor master request form and submit it to master data team to set up intercompany vendor in SAP.
14.    Support Accounts Payable team to complete Internal and External Audit as needed
15.    Assist Regional AP Manager, Asia & AfMEI with ad hoc tasks as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education:
•    Professional education in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Work Experience: 
•    2 to 3 years of Accounts Payables experience
•    Working experience in a multinational company environment, with ability to work in diverse cultures

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES / BEHAVIORS

•    Acts with integrity, fairness, and high standards of accountability
•    Deadline-conscious with “can do” spirit to ensure correct & timely execution on AP related transactions.
•    A good team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Have a positive work altitude including willing to work longer hours during peak periods.
•    Self-motivated to learn new concepts and take part in new projects.
•    Agile, results oriented, customer focused.
•    Able to work under pressure. 

Skills:
•    Be familiar with SAP system and skillful in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint.

Languages:  
•    Good spoken, written English. Speak and understand another language will be an advantage.