Accounts Payable Consultant

About the role

The Accounts Payable Consultant will support the procure‑to‑pay (P2P) function by handling supplier onboarding, purchase orders, invoices, payments and related AP transactions. Working closely with global P2P, sourcing, legal, compliance and business owners, the consultant resolves issues, drives process improvements and ensures adherence to SOX controls.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely, quality resolution for P2P inquiries related to supplier onboarding, purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Coordinate with Global P2P, Sourcing, Legal and Compliance teams to address and close inquiries.
• Liaise with business owners and suppliers to identify root causes of invoice holds or late payments and propose solutions.
• Maintain and update trackers and working files for reporting and SLA monitoring.
• Review open AP transactions, perform corrective actions and support month‑end close activities.
• Conduct data analysis, generate insights and recommend process enhancements to reduce manual effort.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain required documentation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting procure‑to‑pay processes and expense/sub‑ledger accounting.
• Strong customer‑service orientation with the ability to advocate for process improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a focus on data integrity and compliance.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Coupa and Oracle.
• End‑to‑end accounts payable knowledge.
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Understanding of SOX controls and related documentation requirements.