Procure to Pay

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our

Hybrid Work Model


Job Description

CHEP are currently recruiting in Durban for a skilled, focused and driven individual to join the Finance Business Services Department.

The Procure to Pay (P2P) Analyst - Accounts Payable IMETA supports processes within Brambles P2P environment. Works closely with the Finance organization and Business Process Outsourcer (BPO) to deliver, maintain, and enhance the Payable process. Handles exceptions, provides business training and manages escalations from the BPO. Builds and maintains strong working relationship with Finance, Procurement, other internal customers, vendors and BPO team.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- Completed Finance Qualification
- Proven Creditors Experience
- The ability to work in a high pressure & fast paced environment
- Excellent Communication Skills across all levels of business
- Attention to detail and high focus on accuracy
- Problem Solving experience & High EQ

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Review Payments and Collaborate with BPO team to streamline processes, implement best practice and eliminate non-value-added tasks through continuous improvement
- Ensure disbursements are executed in accordance with Brambles Payment Policy
- Promote best practices and reduce ad hoc or manual payments
- Liaise with treasury to resolve disbursement issues.
- Review weekly duplicate audit report
- Analyse, troubleshoot and resolve invoice processing related escalations/exceptions raised by BPO provider
- Liaise with stakeholders to assist BPO team to resolve PO/GR issues
- Ensure all transaction are processed in accordance with Brambles country specific local compliance and legal/regulatory requirements
- Work in accordance with the Global Procurement Policy and Global Payments Policy (as updated)
- Review Debit balance aging report and resolve unreconciled items
- Review account payables aging report and address old balance
- Calculate and submit month end accrual provisioning as required
- Review and submit the payment proposals for approval, ensuring compliance with payment processes
- Provide support and information for internal and external audits as requested
- Compile and submit regular reporting as required by stakeholders
- Participate in regional and global projects as assigned
- Liaise with Treasury signatories on the release to facilitate the release of payments

Experience
- 3 - 5 years of accounts payable experience preferably in a multi-product, high transaction volume, and/or fast-paced environment
- SAP experience (Advantageous)
- Coupa experience (Advantageous)
- Working with in-bank payments platforms
- Prior shared services or 3rd party provider management experience is preferred

Skills knowledge
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles and concepts
- Analytical skills and reconciliation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong conflict resolution and negotiation capabilities
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Customer service oriented and a team player
- Highly organized and detailed oriented
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work with all levels of the business

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Preferred Education

Qualified Professional and Equivalent. Basic (3 years) - Finance

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.