Godrej Consumer Products - Specialist - Accounts Payable

The role will be based in Mumbai and support our business Unit - Godrej North America. The person would need to be flexible in working with stakeholders in the US time zone ( Eastern Standard time) from India.

GROUP COMPANY BRIEF

Established in 1897, the Godrej Group (www.godrej.com) with a legacy of over 115+ years is one of the largest conglomerates in India (Mumbai) with turnover crossing 4.1 billion USD.

GODREJ NORTH AMERICA

Establishing a strong foothold in North America is a key part of our strategy at Godrej Consumer Products, both in terms of business size today, as well as for the future. We are excited about the tremendous potential that North America offers; it has one of the fastest growing consumer markets in the world, with a young population. This provides significant opportunities both for driving penetration and increasing consumption across our core categories.

Godrej North America is one of the largest global players in the exciting hair care market for African American women, we are also the only company to serve both hair extensions and hair care. We have bold ambitions of building on this to create a leading beauty, home and personal care player across North America and Africa. This role will support our operations which are based out of Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, USA.

GNA FINANCE VISION

The Finance vision is to be a strategic business partner committed to creating superior, sustainable value and foster rock-solid governance through an engaged team. This role is pivotal in making this vision a reality and delivering significant benefits to the business.

Job Description

Perform a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance/processing of payable account records/ invoices for Company's various clients and vendors. Perform payroll functions for the Manager to ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Functions:

- Process daily Accounts Payable (A/P) statements and reports using computerized software programs.

- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.

- Data enter invoices for payment.

- Process backup reports after data entry.

- Manage weekly checks and record all checks into computerized software programs.

- Prepare vendor checks for mailing and list all vendor checks in a log tracking book.

- Prepare manual checks as and when required.

- Process specific financial forms (i.e. tax forms, inventory/supplies order forms, etc.)

- Establish and maintain confidential employee files and employer/business files.

- Calculate specific compensation rates for benefits and/or salaries (if applicable).

- Verify employee pay amounts for hours of work, deductions, etc. (if applicable)

- Verify coding and obtain signatures for specific forms and records.

- Maintain inventory files and financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically.

- Record administrative and office expenses in computerized programs.

- Produce and prepare daily, weekly, monthly financial statements/reports for Manager.

- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures established by the Company.

- Uphold professionalism by providing courteous customer service to visitors, clients, and vendors.

- Other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

- Must be a Graduate in Commerce or similar qualifications.

- Good understanding of accounting standards and principles with experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Accounting

- 2 - 3 years of work experience in Accounts Payable within a similar multinational in the FMCG space.

- Strong software skills (SAP, Advanced user of Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- Ability to work closely in a matrix structure and adjusting for US time zone (EST).

- Must possess proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written format

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Financial analysis expertise & proficient accounting skills

- Excellent time managing skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your time.