Overview
The Accounts Payable Functional Expert is a blend of business and technical role that requires knowledge and understanding of SAP functionalities and processes, together with a theoretical and practical in-depth experience in the Procure to Pay area. This role is the equivalent of a subject matter expert that requires strong knowledge of both technical and functional IT domain proficiencies. This role bridges requirements among Regional Users on one side, and the technical Teams on the other, enabling transformation of business requirements into meaningful SAP implementations and other systems integrations to facilitate the end users\' everyday job while maintaining governance of the implementation and the I2P area.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills :
- Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable management within an SAP environment, preferably SAP.
- Strong understanding of Financial processes and controls.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Digital Transformation experience.
- Fluent knowledge of English is a must; Spanish, Portuguese and other languages are a great plus.
What will be the key responsibilities?
Business as Usual (BAU) Activities : Maintain and enhance existing Accounts Payable processes to ensure smooth daily operationsProvide expert guidance and support to Business Users on Accounts Payable functionalities.Adapt existing solutions and processes to new realities, make sure they work with new implementationsProject Management : Lead and participate in projects aimed at improving Accounts Payable processes and related systems integrations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and enhancements in SAPInvolved in various phases of project management, whenever a new Financial solution needs to be implemented in synergy with SAPStakeholder Collaboration : Acts as a liaison between - and not limited to - IT services, business users, global process owners, and operations teams.Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders to drive process improvements.Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance support users understanding of Accounts Payable solutions.Continuous Improvement : Identifies opportunities for process optimization and automation within the Accounts Payable environment, in accordance with internal controls and policies.Collaborates with other departments and region peers to find and suggest solutions that can enhance day-to-day practices and help solve process issues.What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.#J-18808-Ljbffr