Major Responsibilities

Support Vendor Master Data team for all GSS/GFS MDG-related activities

One of Global Finance contacts for MDG, SAP upgrades, and fixes

Focal for VM CIP’s testing/validations and SAP interface on going issues

Partner with cross-functional teams for execution of master data integration

Lead special VM operations projects and execute project requirements

Create and develop test scenarios and test scripts related to VM processes and projects

Perform UAT in required SAP databases

Ensure SOX compliance (including documentation retention)

Provide ad-hoc support for regional Vendor Master process owners when critical process issues arise

Create and develop ad-hoc analysis supporting vendor master operations and accounts payable

Support audit requirements and 1042/1099 tax reporting

Key Competencies

Fully understands the policy statutory requirements embedded in the processes in which they oversee

Has a beginning level understanding of the interconnection with upstream and downstream policy requirements

Provides guidance and solution path to business partners based upon policy / statutory requirements

Actively makes decisions based upon consistent application of policy

Proven competencies, particularly around communications, problem solving, root cause analysis, process optimization, process controls and technical savvy

Excellent communication skills, time management, organizational, problem-solving and people management skills, self-motivated and have good interpersonal relationship skills

Knowledge of SOX and Process Controls, with a preference for knowledge relative to the Procure-to-Pay process including government reporting requirements

Attention to detail and perform tasks with urgency

Work independently or with minimal supervision

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in area of Finance or Accounting related field with 5+ years’ experience

Vendor master data maintenance experience preferred, accounts payable experience preferred, SAP experience preferred, proficient excel and MS office skills