Responsibilities:
· Control all the department expenses per cost center and GL account, guaranteeing accuracy in the information provided;
· Ensure suppliers are sending their invoices within the agreed period and that these documents contain the correct/actual costs to be charged;
· Post invoices in the intranet and follows up to ensure SSC is booking the invoice against the PO that is automatically generated through the LES process;
· Monitor critical payments to suppliers, whenever applicable;
· Create and monitor provisions for payments in the system (LES);
· Ensure provisions are reversed after the invoice booking;
· Compare and keep records of the actual expenses/costs versus the budget;
· Keep the systems’ database updated, this includes following up with transport planning teams, Master Data, and Procurement on the route codes, geocodes, pricing conditions, truck hierarchies, etc…
· Update Logistics and SSC Finance teams regarding the incurred costs/expenses, existing budget and forecasted costs/expenses (provisions), whenever required;
· Update suppliers regarding payments and invoice processing, whenever required;
· Create the necessary cost estimations for the shipments which cannot be provisioned automatically, and make sure the provisions are created against them
· Comply with internal audit and SOX requirements by providing the correct evidence on monthly closures
· Lead the logistics team during the monthly closures
Required Education and Experience:
· A Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or any related field.
· Minimum of 3 years of cost/budget management experience.
Qualifications:
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all level
· Strong organizational skills
· Analytical profile
· Self-control and good team player
· Detail oriented with strong problem solving skills
· Flexible, proactive, a learner, and able to effectively work within a team
· Passionate person, with sense of urgency and responsibility
· Strong organizational skills for planning