Assistant Manager - PTP (Account Payable/Invoice/Payment) | WPP SSC MY

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The Assistant Manager, Purchase to Pay (PTP), is part of a

team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the

Purchase to Pay (PTP) function covering Accounts Payable,

Expense and Payment, as well as Month End Closing process

and some other specific accounting activities related to the

stream. The Team Lead will be required to handle activities

for any of the subfunctions within the PTP function as

assigned by the PTP manager.

Key responsibilities include accurate and timely recording

and payment of vendor invoices, statutory payments,

employees claim and intercompany transactions in accordance

to the defined SLAs/KPIs while adhering to Company policies

and procedures as well as relevant legal and statutory

requirements.

The Assistance Manager will work with management to drive

the implementation of global process initiatives to

streamline and/or automate the PTP process which includes

system enhancement and process improvement.

The Assistance Manager will assist Manager to lead PTP team,

measure team members KPI, plan for team members back up and

continueos arrange knowledge transfer or referesher to team

members.

Invoicing and Payments:

Ensuring quality in terms of accuracy and completeness on

invoicing and payments transactions are processed.

Ensuring invoicing and payments transactions are processed

within agreed timelines in accordance with SLAs.

Oversee month end PTP process to ensure timely completion of

closing and reporting.

Manage and monitor PTP process with proper controls and high

attention to detail to ensure complete, accurate and timely

payment processing to vendors, providing accurate and timely

management information and reconciliations as required.

Stakeholder Management:

Liaise with internal/external stakeholders as and when

necessary

Organize and coordinate Service Review Meeting

Continuous Improvements:

Implement best practices and proactively identify, propose

and implement continuous improvement opportunities in

existing processes within the team

Leadership and People:

Perform people management responsibilities, which include

planning & assigning tasks, and team performance appraisal,

coaching & development

Others:

Support and participate in transition of Operating Companies

activities to WPP SSC MY.

Plan, implement and manage new systems implementation

invoving the PTP process together with project

implementation team.

Assist in other functional areas when needed.

Provide PTP related advice and information to staff and be

the first level of escalation party to assist staff to

resolve the daily operation issues.

Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate

to Finance Operations Manager if required.

Other Responsibilities:

Assist in managing transition activities with the Project

Team

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager

Degree in Finance & Accounting or related field with

relevant mix of qualification and experience

> 8 years of relevant experience in similar role or

Assistance Manager in shared service environment.

Minimum 3 years supervisory experience

Basic knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts,

practices, and procedures

Having shared service centre experience is preferred

Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms relating to the process

Experience in using ERP system is an added advantage

Fluent written and spoken English

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork - Able to communicate and work within a team

environment

Proactive – Time management and Organization skills

Project Management and Analytical skills

Attention to Details - Ability to maintain high level of

accuracy in preparing and entering information to the AP

System and Banking Portals

Time management and Organization skills

Ability to handle high volume task and able to adapt complex

work environment

Able to communicate and work within a team environment

Excel skills mandatory

Familiar with Office 365

Willing to travel overseas if required

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