Accounts Payable Analyst

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Position Title:              Accounts Payable Analyst LatAm

Location:                     Mexico City

Responsibilities:

AP Management

• Responsible for processing payments for most vendors ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely recording of invoices, mindful of legal and tax requirements for the different countries in LatAm, complying with three-way match principles, and collaborating with internal parties (requisitioners from different functions, Procurement, Taxes, GL, Finance) and external vendors (local and foreign) to secure timely resolution of instances preventing timely invoice recording and payment execution.
• Initiate the payment process to suppliers, complying with established tax regulations and internal policies, securing complete and accurate records. This includes FB60 and MIRO payments by accounting for expenses (local, imports, etc.), securing business authorization prior to payment execution, and completing payments with Treasury support.
• Maintain records and payments on time, reviewing invoices information to secure correct payments (appropriate tax codes for VAT, withholding taxes, etc.)
• Ensure payments are executed based on payment terms defined in SAP and in line with existing agreements with vendors, controlling overdue or wrong payments.
• Escalate payments or exceptions timely to management when necessary.
• Usage of SAP´s BEX tool to manage and follow up on pending AP issues including invoice review for quantity and pricing discrepancies on a daily basis (GRIR) with research for root causes and correction coordination with involved parties, and blocked invoices releases after appropriate research for blocking has been completed and documented (MRBR). 
• Work in partnership with various internal departments such as Treasury, GL, Procurement, foreign trade, warehouse, accounts receivable, etc., to resolve invoices issues and to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Submit requests, prepare, review and resolve invoice discrepancies when applicable.
• Recommend action to be taken on invoice variances for payment.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounts Payable Department.
• Ensure P2P process is handled accordingly to policies, procedures, fiscal requirements, and SOX guidelines.
• Prepare proposal payment to be delivered to Treasury on a weekly basis duly approved by AP supervisor.
• Record and follow up on vendor down payments.
• Perform month end closing activities timely including account analysis for GRIR, Account Reconciliations, aging exhibits preparation, and reconciliation of balances with custom agents and suppliers.
• Support and follow up of internal and external auditors’ requests.

5. Business Partnership

• Create and maintain strong relationships with internal customer / external suppliers to achieve results.
• Communicate and escalate situations in a timely manner according to policies and procedures.
• Engage with and influence other areas involved in the P2P process to resolve issues (Procurement / GL / Tax / Legal /Warehouse/ AR, etc.)
• AP related reporting for Management / Internal Customers

Key Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related.
• At least a year work experience
• SAP experience (FI / MM / Bex reports)
• Basic English speaker (Writing/reading)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced), and PowerPoint required.
• Qualified candidates must have a proven record of results, commitment, ambition, and drive toward establishing and achieving goals.
• Candidate must be able to work as a multicultural team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, high energy, action-oriented.
• Superior organization and attention to detail.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.