Senior Process Associate ITP

Senior Process Associate - ITP (Pune, India) “Life Unlimited” At Smith + Nephew. We design and Manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Senior Process Associate will be responsible for the delivery of effective and efficient finance transactional processes and controls from a GBS centre as described in the S&N Finance Accounts Payable (AP) taxonomy and in line with the Group Finance Manual, Minimum Acceptable Practices (MAPs) and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. What will you be doing? • Prepares proposals for payment runs, wire transfers, and EFT/ACH transactions to ensure accurate and timely supplier payments, remittances and bank clearing. • Understand policies and adapt. Ability to converse with stakeholders in Various countries across the globe. • Assists with month end close data preparation including calculation of accurate accruals where required to ensure all deadlines are achieved. • Contributes to the improvement of the end-to-end process including: • Maximizing on time payment, DPO, booking and payment accuracy • Minimize duplicate and overpayments, minimize un-utilized credits, reliance on local finance and business teams. • Drives process standardization and flags exceptions for review and approval. • Proactively identifies areas of opportunity to streamline processes and improve customer service. • AP Subledger reconciliation, aged item analysis, action plans, SOP creation / Update etc. What will you need to be Successful? • Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA. • Minimum 4 to 5 Years of AP full cycle AP processing, basic accounting principles. • Strong attention to detail focusing on quality and accuracy along with having an analytical mind set. • Ability to prioritize while working in a fast-paced environment with commitment to deliverables. • Team player with ability to build relationships and influence team members and wider stakeholders with proven problem-solving skills. • Excellent English communications skills written and verbal. • Self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. • Able to work month end schedules and different shifts. • SAP, Microsoft AX and Ariba experience preferred. • Continuous improvement experience / Lean methodologies experience preferred. • Proficiency in MS office suite. • Flexible in any shift timing which is defined in S+N You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve. Inclusion, Diversity and Equity – committed to welcoming, celebration and thriving on Diversity. Learn more about it on our website : https://www.smith-nephew.com/ . Other reasons why you will love it here! • Your future: Major medical coverage + Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit. • Education Assistance • Work / Life balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation time off, Privilege leave, Floater leave etc. • Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in law’s insurance coverage also available. • Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for most professional roles). • Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, one time meal provided to all employees as per shifts. #LI-AL1 Stay connected by joining our Talent Community . We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited. , life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.