Client Analyst , The Coca-Cola Company - Warsaw ~ Paradaise Today

Client Analyst , The Coca-Cola Company - Warsaw Maternity cover - short term assignment (12 month).

The Client Analyst position is responsible for meeting the department's metrics through invoice processing and problem resolution of vendor invoices and the related accounting issues to ensure that all vendors are paid timely and accurately. The position interacts with buyers, vendor management, controls and analysis and the continuous improvement teams to solve problems, identify invoice workflow enhancements and processes essential for the department's success. The ideal candidate will possess invoice knowledge, accounting, analytical and problem resolution skills which are needed to provide assistance and information to internal and external clients. This position will jointly enable efficient finance and/or accounting work processes and influence internal and external clients to take desired actions by using techniques appropriate to the situation.

Function Specific Activities:

Resolve issues and problems with vendor invoices and the related accounting and post those invoices to ensure timely payments to vendors.
Prepare correspondence (e.g., letters, memos) for internal and external communication.
Enter invoice data (e.g., vendor invoices, excel spreadsheets, Direct Cover Sheets) into SAP and DBS accounts payable systems.
Provide assistance and information to internal and external clients to jointly enable efficient finance and/or accounting work processes.
Influence internal and external clients to take desired actions by using techniques appropriate to the situation.
Fulfill research requests and respond to internal or external customer inquiries.
Provide perspective and advice on the practices and internal controls to minimize financial risk to The Coca-Cola Company.
Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert to clients regarding business policies, procedures, processes and measures that drive the implementation of business strategies.
Analyze documents (e.g., exception invoices, open purchase orders) using system information and existing KO guidelines in order to maintain accurate financial accounting and ensure timely payment to suppliers.
Design ,document, and update as required departmental procedures by consulting with appropriate stakeholders in order to facilitate internal efficiencies.
Protect information provided in confidence from outside sources and ensure this information is not disseminated to those not directly involved.

Requirements:

Fluent in English Language , French will be an asset ,
Additional European language preferred: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Greek, Danish and Polish.
Work Location: Warsaw, Poland

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Related Work Experience: At least 2-3 years

Core Competencies:

Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.
Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals. Delivers Results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.
Imports and Exports Good Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
Develops and Inspires Others: Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal
accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.
Lives the Values: Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the company.

Technical Skills:

Order Management: Ability to match invoices and POs and process through the KO system. Knowledge of Accounts Payable and procurement practices within the KO system.
Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small: showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks.
Invoice Review: Knowledge of information required for invoices; including the ability to review and reconcile vendor invoices in order to confirm invoice accuracy or invoice error.
Business Etiquette: Ability to communicate with others, via telephone, e-mail or in person, in a professional and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport. This includes the ability to understand, be diplomatic and tactful, demonstrate appropriate behavior in social situations and maintain composure in negative circumstances in order to achieve results.
Process Improvement: Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement. Ability to analyze business processes and develop systems-based solutions that will improve current state.
Determining Financial Impact: Understanding the financial consequences of decisions; understanding economic value for the system; acting as an owner of the business and making decisions that ensure long-term value
This position is responsible for resolving invoice processing issues that kick out from the invoice process workflow. The position interacts with buyers, the process improvement team, vendor management team and internal and external clients to solve problems, provide subject matter expertise and ensure timely payment of The Coca-Cola company's vendor invoices. The Accounts Payable Exception Analyst provides assistance and information to internal and external clients to jointly enable efficient finance and/or accounting work processes and influence internal and external clients to take desired actions by using techniques appropriate to the situation.
Complete understand and knowledge of accounts payable and procurement process including automated 3-way match process.

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