Job description:
the accounts payable functional expert is a blend of business and technical roles that require knowledge and understanding of sap functionalities and processes, with in-depth practical experience in the procure to pay area. This role is equivalent to a subject matter expert, requiring strong technical and functional it domain proficiencies.
this role bridges the requirements between regional users and technical teams, translating business needs into effective sap implementations and other systems integrations. The goal is to facilitate end-user daily tasks while maintaining strong 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.
* strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
* excellent project management skills with a successful track record.
* exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration.
* ability to analyze complex data and provide insights.
* strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* experience with digital transformation initiatives.
* fluent english; spanish, portuguese, and other languages are a plus.
key responsibilities:
- business as usual (bau) activities:
* maintain and improve existing accounts payable processes for smooth daily operations.
* provide expert guidance to business users on sap accounts payable functionalities.
* adapt existing solutions to new requirements and ensure compatibility with new implementations.
- project management:
* lead and participate in projects to enhance accounts payable processes and system integrations.
* collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new sap features and enhancements.
* engage in various project phases for new financial solutions integration with sap.
- stakeholder collaboration:
* act as liaison among it, business users, global process owners, and operations teams.
* facilitate communication and collaboration to drive process improvements.
* conduct training sessions to improve user understanding of accounts payable solutions.
- continuous improvement:
* identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within accounts payable, ensuring compliance with controls and policies.
* collaborate across departments and regions to find solutions that improve daily practices and resolve issues.
what can you expect from mars?
* work with diverse, talented colleagues guided by the five principles.
* join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
* access top-tier learning and development resources, including mars university.
* competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus.
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