P2P Global Recon Manager

Position Summary: The Manager – AP Reconciliations is responsible for owning timely and accurate Accounts Payable (AP) reconciliations and period-end close readiness, ensuring strong control compliance, clean audit trails, and effective issue/variance resolution. The role focuses on managing reconciliations across AP subledger–GL, GR/IR, and clearing/suspense accounts, driving disciplined tracking, resolving aged items, and ensuring audit-ready documentation Key Responsibilities: Reconciliation Ownership & Close Readiness Own daily and month-end AP reconciliations across: AP subledger vs GL GR/IR accounts Clearing / suspense accounts Ensure timely close readiness and reconciliation sign-offs Support period-end close activities, including accrual validation and cutoff checks 🔹 Variance Resolution & Aging Management Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks and variances Drive resolution of aged items through structured tracking and follow-ups Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions Ensure timely closure of open recon items and discrepancies 🔹 Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit standards Maintain audit-ready documentation, workpapers, and evidence packs Support internal and external audits, including walkthroughs and evidence requests Ensure completeness and accuracy of control documentation and approvals 🔹 Risk Tracking & Governance Track and manage reconciliation risks, aging items, and unresolved variances Enforce timelines and escalate risks proactively Maintain visibility of key risks and issues impacting close readiness 🔹 SLA, Metrics & Reporting Monitor and manage reconciliation KPIs (timeliness, aging, quality, break resolution) Maintain reconciliation packs, variance logs, and close dashboards Provide insights on trends, recurring issues, and performance gaps 🔹 Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with: AP Invoice Processing & Payments teams (inputs impacting balances) Treasury (payment timing, failures, dependencies) Procurement CAO / Controllership teams Coordinate with auditors (internal/external) for reconciliations and evidence 🔹 Continuous Improvement & RCA Drive RCA and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for recurring breaks Improve reconciliation processes to reduce manual effort and recurring errors Support standardization, automation, and process improvements 🔷 Outcomes (Success Measures) Clean, timely reconciliations with signed-off AP–GL, GR/IR, and clearing accounts Reduced aged items through disciplined tracking and faster resolution Improved close reliability with readiness sign-offs and fewer surprises Strong controls compliance with complete audit-ready documentation Reduced recurring breaks through RCA and corrective action closure 🎓 Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 8–12 years of experience in AP, reconciliations, or finance controllership roles Strong experience in month-end close and reconciliation processes 🧠 Functional Expertise Strong knowledge of: AP subledger and GL reconciliations GR/IR and clearing account management Close processes, accruals, and cutoffs Audit, controls, and compliance frameworks ⚙️ Technical Skills Hands-on experience with: SAP (AP subledger, GL, GR/IR, postings, clearing accounts) Onestream (or similar consolidation tools) Strong proficiency in: Excel (reconciliation packs, variance analysis, trackers) Reporting and dashboard preparation 🔷 Key Stakeholders Internal P2P / Finance Operations Leadership (SDLs, Regional Ops leads) AP Invoice Processing & Payments teams Treasury (payment execution dependencies) Procurement CAO / Controllership teams External Auditors (internal and external) – evidence requests and walkthroughs 🔷 Tools & Systems ERP/AP Tools: SAP (AP subledger, GL, GR/IR, clearing accounts, postings) Financial Systems: Onestream (or equivalent) Productivity Tools: Excel, PowerPoint (recon packs, variance logs, dashboards) Reporting & Analytics: Aging reports, variance trends, close readiness metrics Controls & Audit: Workpapers, approvals, JE/accrual support, audit trackers 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. 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