Specialist Accounts Payable

Grade Level: L1

Location: Islamabad

Last date to apply: 9 April 2024

What is Specialist Accounts Payable?

The purpose of this position is to efficiently and accurately process invoices in the Accounts Payable department, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The role also involves identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing automation solutions, and providing support to the AP management team. The Specialist Accounts Payable is expected to contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of AP processes and provide excellent customer service.

The role reports directly to the Manager Accounts Payables.

What does Specialist Accounts Payable do?

• Process assigned invoices accurately and in a timely manner, following validation checks, policies, and procedures.
• Stay updated on income/sales tax regulations and ensure accurate tax withholding on goods/services.
• Coordinate with other departments for reporting and aging analysis data requirements.
• Respond promptly to internal and external customer queries, ensuring satisfactory resolution.
• Liaise with business partners to assist with invoice processing and address concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to develop work plans and monitor project activities.
• Identify areas for improvement in AP processes, analyze and propose practical solutions.
• Execute additional assignments related to reconciliations, data collection, and AP process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all Jazz policies.
• Demonstrate responsible attitude, creativity, and critical thinking in daily tasks.
• Regularly discuss processes with team lead for clarity and understanding.
• Review existing processes critically and contribute to their efficiency and customer-centricity.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and propose solutions with AP checks and controls in mind.
• Identify and address customer concerns, seeking remedies in collaboration with AP management.
• Ensure accurate and seamless invoice/payment processing to meet defined KPIs.
• Develop strategies for automation and process optimization to improve monthly KPIs.

Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

What are we looking for and what does it require to be Specialist Accounts Payable?

• MBA/MS in Accounting & Finance or membership in a professional accounting body.
• IT certifications/degree in ERP/RPA implementation is a plus.
• 2-3 years of Techno Finance experience, focusing on Finance Process Automation and optimization.
• Knowledge of Taxation Law, Financial compliance, and International Accounting Standards.
• Troubleshooting, investigation, and implementing process improvement solutions.
• Monitoring service levels/KPIs and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Understanding of Accounts Payable best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle ERP.
• Strong knowledge of PLSQL and experience in reports development.
• Familiarity with Robotics Process Automation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Team player mindset.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective problem solver.

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 75 million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.