P2P Senior Associate

Job description

The P2P Senior Associate&#xa0;is responsible for&#xa0;accurate&#xa0;and&#xa0;timely&#xa0;execution of Accounts Payable&#xa0;invoice&#xa0;processing (PO and Non-PO) with strong exception handling, control compliance, and first-line governance.&#xa0; The role focuses on validating invoice accuracy (tax, coding, approvals), resolving discrepancies, supporting GR/IR and open-item follow-ups, and contributing to month-end close readiness, aging reduction, and audit compliance, while acting as a key escalation point for complex transactions.&#xa0; Key Responsibilities:&#xa0; 🔹&#xa0;Invoice Processing & Validation&#xa0; Process PO and Non-PO invoices in SAP with high accuracy and timeliness&#xa0; Perform detailed validation of tax, coding, approvals, and duplicate checks&#xa0; Ensure correct execution of 3-way match (PO, Invoice, GR)&#xa0; Deliver strong first-time-right (FTR) performance&#xa0; 🔹&#xa0;Exception Handling & Control Governance&#xa0; Resolve invoice holds, discrepancies, and complex exceptions&#xa0; Act as escalation point for issues raised by&#xa0;Junior&#xa0;Associates&#xa0; Ensure adherence to SOPs, controls, and SOX compliance requirements&#xa0; Maintain first-line control checks and exception governance&#xa0; 🔹&#xa0;Reconciliation & Close Support&#xa0; Support GR/IR reconciliation and open-item follow-ups&#xa0; Perform vendor statement validation and discrepancy resolution&#xa0; Contribute to month-end processing, accrual inputs, and close readiness&#xa0; Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and audit trail&#xa0; 🔹&#xa0;SLA, Productivity & Queue Governance&#xa0; Manage workload to meet SLA/KPI targets (accuracy, cycle time, aging)&#xa0; Maintain and update productivity, aging, and exception trackers&#xa0; Support queue prioritization and backlog reduction&#xa0; Ensure&#xa0;timely&#xa0;closure of assigned transactions and exceptions&#xa0; 🔹&#xa0;RCA, Continuous Improvement & Governance&#xa0; Identify&#xa0;recurring issues and support root cause analysis (RCA)&#xa0; Contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)&#xa0; Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives&#xa0; Highlight risks, inefficiencies, and control gaps&#xa0; 🔹&#xa0;Stakeholder & Query Management&#xa0; Coordinate with procurement, requestors, finance/controllers, and treasury&#xa0; Handle vendor queries related to discrepancies and statement follow-ups&#xa0; Provide&#xa0;timely&#xa0;and&#xa0;accurate&#xa0;updates on issue resolution&#xa0; Support knowledge sharing and guidance to&#xa0;P2P&#xa0;associates (non-people management)&#xa0; 🔷&#xa0;Outcomes (Success Measures)&#xa0; High invoice accuracy and productivity metrics&#xa0;&#xa0; Complete exception resolution log with closure status&#xa0; Timely GR/IR follow-up tracker with resolution timelines&#xa0; Full audit-ready approval evidence and documentation trail&#xa0; Measurable aging reduction and backlog improvement&#xa0; Documented vendor query resolution trail (emails, tickets, workflow notes)&#xa0; 🎓&#xa0;Education & Experience&#xa0; Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field&#xa0; 3–6 years of experience in P2P / Accounts Payable operations&#xa0; 🧠&#xa0;Functional Expertise&#xa0; Strong hands-on experience in:&#xa0; Invoice processing (PO & Non-PO)&#xa0; 3-way matching and exception handling&#xa0; AP controls and compliance (SOX awareness)&#xa0; GR/IR and vendor reconciliation basics&#xa0; ⚙️&#xa0;Technical Skills&#xa0; Experience with SAP (invoice processing, GR/IR visibility)&#xa0; Familiarity with AP workflow / OCR / portal tools&#xa0; Proficiency&#xa0;in Excel&#xa0;&#xa0; Our Benefits • Flexible working environment • Volunteer time off • LinkedIn Learning • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/ About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on:&#xa0;LinkedIn&#xa0;|&#xa0;<a