CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

About the Role:

Manage the Procure to Pay (P2P) processes to ensure efficient procurement operations, invoicing, payment, T&E, Vendor onboarding activities, supporting organizational financial operations.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, best practices, and vendor management standards while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Act as a key point of contact for resolving day to day P2P issues and driving process improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Lead and support P2P activities, including invoice processing, payments, and vendor management, ensuring efficient and accurate transaction flow.Serve as the primary contact for P2P-related issues, handling escalations, and maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.Analyze P2P metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Ensure strict adherence to P2P policies and compliance with internal controls, supporting audits and governance requirements.Collaborate with BPO third-party service providers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless procurement and payment operations.Manage relevant financial reporting, including the reconciliation of P2P-related general ledger accounts and tracking of performance metrics.Assist with month-end closing activities, providing P2P data to support financial reporting and budgeting processes.Provide training and guidance to internal teams on P2P processes and best practices, ensuring all process documentation is accurate and up to date.

Accounts Payable Analyst

"Precision Meets Purpose – Step in as Our Next Accounts Payable Pro!"

Durban, South Africa

Position Purpose: The Procure to Pay Analyst (P2P) supports processes within Brambles P2P environment. Works closely with the Finance organization and Business Process Outsourcer (BPO) to deliver, maintain, and enhance the Payable process.  Handles exceptions, provides business training and manages escalations from the BPO.  Builds and maintains strong working relationship with Finance, Procurement, other internal customers, vendors and BPO team.

Accountabilities

Collaborate with BPO team to streamline processes, implement best practice and eliminate non-value-added tasks through continuous improvementLiaise with Treasury to resolve disbursement issuesAnalyse, troubleshoot and resolve invoice processing related, matters, as the first point of escalations/exceptions raised by BPO team, in conjunction with stakeholders.Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with Bramble’s country specific local compliance and legal/regulatory requirements, on exception requirementReview Debit balance aging report with commentary and resolve unreconciled itemsReview and submit the payment proposals for approval, ensuring compliance with payment processes and policiesProvide support and information for internal and external auditsCompile and submit regular reporting as required by stakeholdersParticipate in regional and global projectsLiaise with Treasury signatories on the release to facilitate the release of paymentsPayment Template maintenance for manual paymentsProvide Concur Admin Back up supportMaintain Credit Reports register, including generation of reportsAdvance Payment Register Maintenance and reportingGeneration of the Annual Payments calendar (monthly/weekly)Preparation of Journal Entries

Qualifications

Finance qualification (Diploma/Degree)

Experience

5 - 10 years of Accounts Payable experience preferably in a multi-market, high transaction volume, and fast-paced environmentFinancial Accounting / Treasury with Foreign currency exposureSAP experience preferredCoupa experience preferredMS ExcelPrior shared services or 3rd party provider collaboration experience is preferred

Skills and Knowledge

Working knowledge of general accounting principles and conceptsAnalytical skills and reconciliation skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong conflict resolution and negotiation capabilitiesStrong problem-solving abilityCustomer service oriented and a team player with high emotional intelligenceHighly organized and detailed orientedAbility to work under pressureSelf-ManagementEffective stakeholder management across all hierarchies

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.