DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Expertise
· Process invoices and credit notes in an efficient manner within established service level agreements and adhering to statutory requirements, requirements and any special country processing requirements
· Investigate and respond to queries and issues forwarded by GFSS contact centre concerning invoice processing
· Understand and deal with processing exceptions according to defined procedures
· Perform corrections to invoice distribution lines
· Place/Resolve/Release invoice holds
· Audit T&E reports and ensure compliance of policy
· Escalate issues as appropriate to Team Leader

Process Development
· Assist in the establishing of AP/T&E processes necessary for steady state operation
· Continually assess and perfect procedures as work is migrated into GFSS - ASIA from the markets

Reporting
· Assist AP T&E Manager to prepare and submit reports to New York Headquarters and markets

Customer Service
· Ensure SLAs are met and service is delivered to end users as expected.

Internal and External Representation
· Maintain and develop relationships with relevant markets serviced by team and all major customers within those markets as appropriate.

Continuous Improvement
· Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on opportunities for proves improvement while maintaining the quality and development of our accounts, systems, processes and databases
· Participate in projects that to address continuous improvement opportunities.

WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
· Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience required, international finance preferred
· Ability to work independently, to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once
· Ability to troubleshoot and adapt to changing needs
· Experience in a multinational environment desirable
· High level of self-motivation, energy and flexibility
· Highly customer and service minded
· Oracle experience desirable
· Proficiency in PC skills (inc. Word and Excel)
· Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
· Excellent verbal and written Japanese language skills required
· Respect for diverse cultures

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance, Accounting, or other related field