Twilio Hiring for Senior Accounts Payable Specialist at Bengaluru, India Full Time

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Join the team as our next Accounts Payable Specialist S5

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide (https://customers.twilio.com/) build better applications and customer experiences.

Although we’re headquartered in San Francisco, we’re on a journey to becoming a globally antiracist company that supports diversity, equity & inclusion (https://www.twilio.com/company/diversity) wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we’re looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum.

About the job

This position is needed to support Accounts Payable Global Delivery. This person will be responsible for processing invoices, Travel & Expense Processing / Audit, handling queries & Month End Closing. Ability to adhere to agreed SLA’s, analyse invoice issues and interpret problems & probable solutions is a prerequisite of this role. This position is based out of our Bangalore, India office and will report to the Accounts Payable Manager .

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Drive continuous improvement

• Meet agreed Service Level Agreement

• Perform rigorous follow up for exception resolution and ensure higher first pass yield

• Review and approve Travel & Expense reports in accordance with company policy

• Ensure effective and timely response to stakeholder enquiries

• Highlight deviation and suggest process improvement

• Perform month end activities related to Accounts Payable and ensure timely completion

  Qualifications

  Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn’t followed a traditional path, don’t let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

  Required:

• Candidate with a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

• 8+ years experience working in a finance function preferably at a fast growing Technology company. Experience in a Shared Service Center environment is a plus

• Understanding of accounting theory, local and US GAAP & SOX

• Deep understanding of the global Procure to Pay process, including experience with implementing new programs and processes. Able to think analytically. Good experience in extracting data and analyzing it. Exposure to latest tools and technologies in AP/P2P (ERPs, Workflows, Invoice Exchange/OCR, Settlement Platforms, Robotic Automation etc.)

• Solid organizational skills, time management and detail-oriented. Able to work effectively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Willingness to be flexible and accommodate some overlap working hours with US timezone

• Stellar customer service skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Support the team as the process SME to develop the staff process knowledge and provide guidance when working through complex cases

• Experience and in-depth understanding of P2P, T&E processes in Oracle ERP Cloud/Fusion preferred while NetSuite, Coupa and Expensify would be a plus. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Suite required

• Drive continuous improvement by supporting management initiatives, system enhancements, new system implementations, and developing and documenting new processes

  Desired:

• Experience in Oracle Fusion and I-Expense,

• Strong excel skills

• Data Visualisation Skills

  Location

  This role will be based in our Bangalore office. Approximately 1% travel is anticipated.

  What We Offer

  There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

  Twilio thinks big. Do you?

  We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That’s why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic (https://www.twilio.com/company/values) . Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities (https://www.twilio.org/impact-fund/) by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

  So, if you’re ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

  If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, please consider other open positions (https://www.twilio.com/company/jobs#open-positions) .

  Important COVID-19 Guidance (For candidates applying to roles in the United States):

  To comply with Executive Order 14042, all Twilio employees working in the U.S. are required to submit proof of vaccination for COVID-19 unless they qualify for a medical or religious accommodation / exemption. Employees onboarded after January 4, 2022 must submit proof of vaccination or receive approval for an exemption prior to their Twilio start date.