Analyst, Accounts Payable Services

The Analyst, Accounts Payable Services is responsible for enforcing compliance with Disney’s Accounts Payable (AP), including but not limited to, purchase order (PO) exceptions; achieving targeted invoice data matching/posting goals; while working with internal clients and external vendors to ensure information is accurate and corrected for timely payments.  Within AP scope, the Analyst will also focus on AP account reconciliation; monitor blocked invoices and perform ad hoc research on exceptions.  This role will be required to collaborate with internal partners, stakeholders and suppliers to identify/ propose process improvements that will reduce/ eliminate defects and drive efficiencies.  Position reports directly to the Assistant Manager, Procure to Pay.

Responsibility :

• Audit and approve supplier and proxy requests via the Disney Supplier Management Portal (DSMP)
• Process, audit and approve invoices within the enterprise resource planning system
• Support stakeholders and suppliers in the APAC region
• Partner with key suppliers and Sourcing & Procurement to correct account issues
• Ensure internal controls are followed and preserve integrity of the vendor master database to mitigate risk to company data and/or assets
• Partner with key internal clients to correct errors, identify the root cause of deficiencies and recommend appropriate process changes to reduce recurrence Support Casual Buyers, stakeholders and suppliers within the APAC region
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations and Company policies/procedures, as they relate to the areas of accounts payable and travel/expense management
• Ensure accounting entries are accurately reflected within SAP and adjusted accordingly in the supplier’s records
• Ensure internal controls are followed and preserve integrity of the vendor master database to mitigate risk to company data and/or assets
• Ensure compliance with country-specific guidelines related to tax reporting codes and withholding requirements
• Process off-cycle and emergency payment requests
• Sort daily mail and forward documents to invoice scanning company as appropriate
• Special projects as assigned

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year experience in Accounts Payable, Travel/Expense Management, Accounting or equivalent experience, preferably with a large-scale employer
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to clearly and concisely articulate business issues and frame-up solutions
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access
• Experience working with invoice posting software, Brainware is preferred
• SAP/Coupa system knowledge
• Experience with a multinational employer
• Experience working in a multicultural environment

Leadership Attributes and Skills & Knowledge Required

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to analyze complex business/operational/technical data
• Good  verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical subjects/audiences
• Ability to complete on-time delivery assigned tasks
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Decision-making in a fast paced environment
• Understanding of compliance implications and controls impacting business areas
• Proactive and work well in diverse teams
• Ability to work with team members in a highly collaborative, efficient manner