AP Accountant

Job description

3192346
Additional Cities

Astana
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Transportation
Business Segment

Transportation Headquarters
Function

Finance
Country/Territory

Kazakhstan
Postal Code

010000
Role Summary/Purpose

AP Accountant is responsible for providing support, analysis and research into Accounts Payable / B2P complex problems and processes, playing a prominent consultative role to the company.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Provide expert support, analysis and research into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter. 
·  Serve as technical expert for B2P operations and project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives. 
·  Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts.
·  Drive Accounts Payable - B2P transformation during transitions to realize accelerated benefits.
·  Makes suggestions with respect to system enhancements and process improvements.
·  Develops and delivers training on the ERP systems and applications.
·  Work on known and unknown complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative.
·  Responds to B2P inquiries regarding end to end processes.
·  Work under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. 
·  Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
·  Develop advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.
·  Resolve business issues relating to business rule execution.
·  Review the results of ERP testing.
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
·  At least 2 yrs of experience in Accounting/Finance roles in multinational companies.
·  Strong experience with Kazakhstan accounting standards and working knowledge of US GAAP standards.
·  At least 2 yrs of relevant experience in Accounts Payable-B2P functions like Invoice Processing, Invoice Scanning/Imaging, Supplier Master Updates, Payments and Banking and Travel and Entertainment.
·  Fluent in English and Russian languages (writing, reading, listening, speaking).
·  Experience working with finance ERP systems (1C, Oracle).
·  Must have legal authorization to work in Kazakhstan.
Desired Characteristics

·  Must be well organized and a self-starter.
·  Detail oriented.
·  Strong customer service skills; ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
·  Strong organizational and time management skills.
·  Strong problem-solving skills.
·  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
·  Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
·  Possesses broad proficiency control requirements.
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

Kazakhstan
Primary State/Province

Astana
Primary City

Astana