Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in managing vendor relationships, and the ability to resolve payment issues efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct deep dive analysis on past due payments to identify root causes within the supply chain or internal systems. Lead resolution by performing follow-up tasks, communicating improvement opportunities, and agreeing on action plans with stakeholders to prevent recurrence.
- Analyze key supplier payment trends to determine mediation requirements. Use trend data to prioritize overdue accounts, identify patterns in payment failures, and escalate systemic issues.
- Act as the main point of contact for top suppliers. Build strong business relationships, create mutual trust, and resolve payment conflicts proactively to avoid shipment holds or business interruptions.
- Address all account-related inquiries and concerns from vendors. Ensure vendors are aware of and actively using tools to track payment status, raise disputes, and self-serve on overdue items.
- Manage escalations by triaging critical overdue cases, coordinating with internal teams to expedite resolution, and providing timely updates to vendors and leadership to prevent further business impact.
Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- B.Com, CA, or any Finance degree.
Required Skills:
- Good analytical skills to review vendor history and identify anomalies.
- Proficiency in MS Excel – pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, data validation.
- Experience with SQL – using queries to extract and analyze payment data.
- Knowledge of MS Access or similar database tools.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI).
Preferred Skills:
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving.
- Financial reconciliation and accounts payable/receivable knowledge.
- Trend analysis and pattern recognition.
- Stakeholder management and vendor communication.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
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