Associate II, Accounts Payable

At Alcon, we are inspired by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we boldly innovate, champion progress, and act with speed. We recognize and celebrate the contributions of our people, offering career opportunities that empower growth and fulfillment. Together, we go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate an inclusive culture and invite diverse, talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of eye care.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Associate II, Accounts Payable will support the Accounts Payable processes within the AGS FRA, ensuring its quality, timeliness and effectiveness. Moreover, he/she secures company assets by applying tight controls in the financial transactions, while processing accurate financial information and timely reporting of AP balances.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports transitions and knowledge transfer
• Provides services at expected levels with a clear customer service focus and escalates exceptions
• Interacts proactively with all functional areas of the AGS FRA to ensure appropriate accounting and financial reporting
• Coordinate with local teams, entity and in-country FSC to provide seamless service
• Proactively challenge the Status Quo, making fact based recommendations
• Corresponds to internal and external inquiries

Manage day-to-day activities (modules to be assigned):

Accounts Payable

• Ensure proper document management (incl. Document reception, sorting of accounting documents, scanning and validation)
• Perform Indexing, Processing of PO and non-PO invoices, Credit Notes and Down Payments processing including interactions with O&O providers
• HCP E-approvals, error checking, documents upload and reporting
• Timely resolution of Invoices which have a price and quantity deviations and follow-ups including debit balances
• Ensuring controls are in place and supports Payment Proposal reviews
• Support the measurement and delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets
• Oversight of Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt and timely clearing
• Providing input for R2P Accruals, account reconciliations and month-end-closing
• Ensure alignment with AP policy, SOP, regulatory requirements
• Attend and resolve supplier inquiries via emails and calls
• Attend and resolve Generic Mailbox (employee master data) and reporting

Compliance

• Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented, in line with Alcon standards and consistent with best practices as well as aligned with the Global Blueprint (when applicable) and Finance Core
• Ensure compliance with Alcon Accounting Manual (AAM), Alcon Financial Controls Manual (AFCM), and regulatory requirements
• Ensure application of agreed Alcon control procedures and actively support to deliver SOX certification

People Skills

• Actively support AGS FRA working style by being inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results driven in alignment with Alcon Values and Behaviors
• Act service oriented to enable service lines to deliver a high-performing organization and contribute to derive to improvements/standard solutions while cultivating customer service focus culture

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Education:

(Minimum/desirable)

• Certified Finance/Accounting specialist or similar degree

Languages:

• Proficient in English, Mandarin and local language will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 1-3 years of financial experience, with good functional expertise
• SAP / JDE knowledge
• Project Management exposure is advantageous

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

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