India - Accounts Payable Executive

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organisations.

We have an ambitious growth model, and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Main purpose of Job

Accounts Payable function within the Onecape HUB, to include preparation of payments/SOA reconciliation & recovery of balances from agents and/or vendors on behalf of the customers that fall under the Onecape product. This will include ensuring SLA’s/KPI targets are adhered to in accordance with our operational/financial strategy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Daily preparation of due payments
• Adhere to SLA timings for different payment types
• Management of funds due from agents/vendors either by payment offsetting or refund request; keeping overdue to a minimum
• SOA reconciliation
• Dispute resolution
• Adhere to global bank account verification policy (LOBD)
• Reporting i.e customer cashbooks
• Transaction posting within internal accounting system (Unit 4)
• Communication externally and internally
• Escalation on vendors/LPA’s on overdue receivables.
  
  Key Deliverables:
• Maximize working capital by adhering to policies for their financial accountabilities
• Accurate recording of accounting transactions
• Clear communication with internal/external stakeholders.

Essential

• Experience in Payables
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines through good time management and allocation of priorities
• Experience of working in a target driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / BBA
• Willing to work in Hybrid model
  
  Desirable
  
• Process oriented
• Shipping background
• Prior exposure to AP process in ERP
  
• Masters Degree
• MBA Financial Mgmt
  
  Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
  
  We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards, we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
  
  • A retirement savings plan
  • Life assurance
  • Holiday
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Values Award celebration events
  
  Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.
  Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
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  If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!
  Plus, much more!
  A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally, as a minimum, you will receive:
  
  In return, we will offer you:
  
  Progress
  we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.
  The Power of People -
  we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
  Global Perspective-
  we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
  
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