Subject Matter Expert

Come Join an Inclusive Team

You will be part of an enthusiastic team of two colleagues, working closely with internal stakeholders to drive process improvement, automation, and data driven business decision making. Together, we bring forward creative ideas and innovative solutions, seeing opportunities where others see obstacles. We explore multiple alternatives to resolve challenges and deliver practical, value adding outcomes, always with a passion for continuous improvement. If you are eager to make an impact, challenge the status quo, and help shape better ways of working, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey.

A Day in the Life

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) Billing position reports to the AR Manager and is responsible for managing billing activities, invoicing processes, and supporting month-end close. The role ensures third-party and manual invoices are issued accurately and on time, while overseeing invoice processing and billing automation. It also involves following up on non-billed deliveries, closing open items, and ensuring a smooth month-end process. As a subject matter expert, the SME Billing professional supports billing processes and sales accruals while proposing and implementing improvements and providing training to the team. Additionally, the role collaborates closely with key business partners to drive AR KPI improvements and serves as an active backup for SME Rebates.


RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitor invoice due lists to address and review issues (such as billing blocks) to ensure prompt resolution of queries prior to month end close;
• Record Journal entries for miscellaneous 3rd party invoices and file appropriate documentation;
• Run control reports daily, to check accuracy of E-Billing set-ups and liaise on changes with the Master Data team;
• Monitor the e-billing developments and coordinate the projects for enhancing E-Billing functionality;
• Issue invoices, cancel/rebill and credit/debit notes upon request from Customer Service;
• Interacts with Sales and Business/Marketing to drive the improvements into the Billing Timeliness and Accuracy to positively impact the working capital of the Company;
• Review, maintain, and recommend/implement changes to AR procedures to promote efficiency and to ensure global standardization;
• Enforce compliance of the Billing process to ensure that all strict deadlines are met;
• Propose resolutions to structural issues in the Invoicing process and provide support, training and guidance to users within and outside of the AR department (i.e. GL Account Team, Cash Accountant, Local Finance Teams in India and Asia);
• Build a strong relationship with the other SME’s across the different regions to guide global process alignment;
• Prepare Global AR related accounts such as Account Reconciliations in C-Cert;
• Perform analysis of open and aged items and report reconciling items for follow up based on the Accounts Reconciliation Policy;
• Perform Joint Venture reconciliations, cash clearings, booking of service claims;
• On a quarterly basis support audits by providing necessary documentation and report to external Auditors (PwC) in support of regular SOx Audits and Revenue Recognition Audits;
• Focal point on SAP quarterly release process for AR activities, regression testing as well as cross departmental testing and enhancements;
• Identify system improvements and develop BRD (Business Requirement Document) to be submitted to IT requesting specific enhancements in SAP;
• Coordinate with team members and ensure that process documentation, work instructions and activities list of AR department are maintained and accurate;
• Responsible for Training new hires and provide refresher training to Team members;
• Perform controls and validations of departmental activities. Has a leading role in supporting the team on day to day operational issues;
• Act as internal focal point for all Billing escalated matters and act as prime contact with Sales, Business, Order Fulfillment and Credit to facilitate strategic discussions and drive results and process improvements;
• Track KPIs and metrics and prepare a proactive action plan to the AR Manager based on root cause analysis to eliminate issues and ensure on target performance.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree within Finance and/or Economics required;
• Approximately 8-10  years of experience in finance with strong evidence of promoting innovation and efficiency by streamlining and standardizing business processes in an organization with similar operational scale
• and geographic footprint;
• Experience in a global, fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment;
• Exposure to technical GAAP knowledge (USGAAP, IFRS and local country) related to a wide variety of topics, with the ability to extract appropriate accounting elements from business deals / contracts;
• Experience with Internal Controls and SOX/404 requirements;
• SAP experience preferred but not required;
• Strong computer skills and proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Access;
• Able to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines;
• Passion for driving continuous improvement;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential given diverse nature of operating landscape and cultural sensitivities. 

Competenties

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: 
These competencies emphasize acting with integrity and courage by being honest, accountable, and willing to raise difficult issues while upholding ethical standards. They require strong ownership of work, follow-through on commitments, and a results-driven mindset focused on quality, urgency, and continuous improvement. Collaboration and innovation are central, encouraging open information sharing, teamwork, and the development of creative, effective solutions. A strong customer focus is also essential, involving understanding customer needs, partnering to resolve issues, and using feedback to improve services. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies: 

• Build Partnerships 
• Deliver Results 
• Drive Innovation 
• Grow Capabilities 
• Promote Inclusion

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please send us your resume via the application button. 
Please feel free to contact James Smeets, Talent Acquisition Consultant at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration. #LI-Hybrid  #LI-JS2 

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be3 part of the process as well.  

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