Lead the Source‑to‑Pay (STP) process to ensure compliant, timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments, strong controls, reliable accounting records, and audit readiness. Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across STP, aligned with IFRS, US GAAP (management reporting), local statutory and tax requirements, and company policies.
- *Essential Functions**
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- Oversee invoice processing governance, verification and accurate expense coding to ensure transactions are supported and compliant.
- Monitor backlog/ageing, ensure timely resolution of exceptions, and maintain service levels and quality metrics.
- Ensure appropriate approvals, segregation of duties, and documentation standards are followed throughout the invoice lifecycle.
- Control payment execution support and ensure invoices are paid according to agreed terms, policy and cash governance.
- Support banking and payment controls, including review of payment runs, exception handling and compliance checks.
- Own AP‑related balance sheet accounts and clearing accounts through reconciliations, review cadence and timely clearing actions.
- Ensure reconciliation schedules are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time; investigate and resolve variances promptly.
- Support accurate period‑end accounting for AP accruals, GR/IR and other procure‑to‑pay related balances.
- Coordinate audit support for STP scope (internal/external); provide documentation, respond to queries and drive closure of findings.
- Support tax compliance interfaces for vendor transactions including VAT/WHT/CIT documentation and accounting support as applicable.
- Drive process improvements and standardisation to increase STP efficiency, compliance and cycle‑time performance.
- Coach and develop team members; set expectations and monitor performance against SLAs and quality metrics; partner with Procurement/Requestors to improve end‑to‑end process quality.
- *Minimum Qualifications**
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in AP / STP / procure‑to‑pay operations with ownership of controls, reconciliations and service delivery.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP (management reporting).
- Strong local tax knowledge (VAT/WHT/CIT) and experience in managing audits.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work in a multi‑country support model.
- *Preferred Qualifications**
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- Experience working with large ERPs (e.g., iScala/SAP/Oracle) and invoice workflow tools.
- Professional certification (CA/CPA/CMA/ACCA/IFRS).
- Experience leading teams and driving KPI/SLA performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- *Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion \& Belonging**
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.