Accounts Payable Officer

POSITION PURPOSE This position is responsible for recording the Purchase invoices (3 Way match, 2 Way match) and Non PO invoices in SAP. Ability to work on Issue resolutions, preparing Vendor account reconciliations, preparing weekly payment proposals, conducting buyer calls to resolve the issues, Clearing GRIR balances and preparing MEC reports and activities etc., in accordance with company policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure all assigned duties are performed within the guidelines of Viatris internal controls, policies, and procedures. Perform execution of global Accounts Payable strategy ( e.g. monitoring the invoice processing, data registration, resolution, internal controlling tasks, payment proposal review) Develop a solid understanding of policies and procedures relating to Accounts Payable functioning. Responsible for the timely completion of month-end closing procedures for the Accounts Payable functioning. Well versed with working as per SLA parameters, process optimization, adherence to reporting schedules and able to generate daily/weekly/ monthly/ quarterly/ annual reports for the purpose of internal and external use. Have understanding of the statutory and legal requirement. Have efficiently participated in the Statutory and Internal Audits. Ability to work on Helpdesk queries, generic mailboxes and able to communicate in time to stakeholders. Have understanding of VAT provisions and local tax regulations. Should have good Knowledge of GRIR analysis, vendor reconciliations, analysis of debits and approval policies. Review and prepare monthly accruals schedule in due time. Review and ensure that the GRIR, open balances, and debits are managed in a timely manner, ensuring that open items are addressed within 60 days Preparation of ageing & schedule of vendor ageing, Vendor advances ageing and GRIR etc. Liaise with the local finance team and ensure the direct debit schedule is maintained appropriately. Provide accurate, timely and relevant reports to the management Perform other duties as assigned.