Payment Senior Specialist

at  JTI Japan Tobacco International

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.
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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree. (plus if in Accounting/Finance)
• 3 years or more in Accounting; min. 1 year in Payments Department
• Microsoft Office proficiency;
• English - Fluent
• End-to-end understanding of P2P processes and policies;
• Understanding JSOX controls in Payments process;
• ERP system Knowledge (SAP mandatory);
• Good working knowledge of banking platform and payments environment;
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Capability to Work in dynamic and fast changing environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to adapt and handling pressure;
• Ability to absorb knowledge quickly (Fast learner);
• Great communication skills;
• Team oriented;
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload;
• Ability to identify and raise potential risks;

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE:

The position of Payments Expert contributes to the efficient operations of the Payments department by ensuring high standards, timely processing of payments, and adherence to policies. Responsible for overseeing team performance, analyzing complex queries, and identifying process improvements.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, and process high volume of payments in SAP system as well as banking platforms in line with existing Company Policies and Procedures; meet KPIs and other targets. Support SPL payments execution in line with Policy.
• Review and respond to vendor, market and other GBS team’s inquiries & requests in a timely and efficient manner to support the continuing effort of delivering outstanding service.
• Review and solve payments related problems and complex queries.
• Raise improvement initiatives in case of process inefficiencies; participate actively in process improvement projects and initiatives.
• Perform documentation review, necessary updates and operational controls in Payments.
• Building high standards of cooperation with all teams within GBS environment (P2P, O2C, Intercompany etc.); contributing to the set-up of efficient Payments process.