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Role Description Statement The Purchase to Pay (PTP) professional is responsible for overseeing and controlling the PTP processes performed in the Center of Excellence (CoE). The professional acts as a Team Lead for the PTP staff in the CoE while being responsible for making sure that processes remain aligned and that global process standards are “anchored”. Key processes in scope for PTP CoE are i.e. managing incoming queries from suppliers, review of payment proposals, AP aging monitoring, P-Card administration, Travel and Expense (T&E) and Process management.Key Responsibilities (High Level) First point of contact for assigned operational PTP CoE hub staffLead and manage a team of PTP Specialists, setting clear objectives, evaluating performance, and providing coaching and development opportunitiesOversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including T&E expense reporting process, review and approval of expense reports, compliance checks and timely reimbursementOversee the Accounts Payable agingOversee the administration of the P-Card program, ensuring proper issuance, usage and approval of expense reports and compliance checksCollaborate with Finance, Procurement and other departments to enhance PTP policies and procedures, including P-Card and T&EMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to processes such as Accounts Payable aging, P-Card usage and T&E expenses to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvementsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with card issuers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of the PTP processAssess standardization, optimization and automation potential from Legal Entities / country specifics based on market best practices and/or best in class Legal EntitiesEnsure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements and organization policies throughout PTP activitiesEnsure all financial reporting and processes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Sulzer directives and the Sulzer Accounting Manual (SAM)Support with smooth implementation of AppZen expense audit software in the external Finance Shared Services (DXC)Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are developed and followed in the CoEEducation and experienceUniversity degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fieldMinimum of 5-7 years of experience in PTP, Accounts payable or related finance rolesExperience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferredCritical success factorsProficiency in coordination and planning of work for assigned teams and activity clustersStrong understanding of global financial processes and standards with focus on P-Card and T&E processes, policies and best practicesStrong financial acumenStrong communication skills for delivering key insights to i.e.CoE Accounting Manager, Reporting & Analytics team and Country Finance HeadsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholdersTechnical & language skillsProficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala); expense management systems (i.e. Concur, AppZen)Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skillsExperience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plusProficiency in EnglishInterfaces withLocal employeesPTP AccountantsReporting & Analytics teamAccounting ManagerCountry Finance HeadsAccounting GPOs