Finance Associate - Global Master Data

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EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The Finance Associate will support operational purchasing processes across all categories in over 100 SAP affiliates, with a focus on the Supplier Global Master Data process. This role also acts as a support contact for strategic and local purchasing, and serves as an interface to Finance & Accounting.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position collaborates closely with various teams, including SAP Procure Travel Pay (PTP), Global Procurement Organization (GPO), Tax Teams, Treasury, IT, and other stakeholders involved in the end-to-end Procure Travel Pay process.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Data Management
• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end supplier onboarding process.
• Manage and oversee new supplier onboarding and registration processes.
• Maintain accurate records of existing suppliers.
• Ensure master data records are accurate, timely, and consistent across global systems.
• Uphold compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Complete tasks within the team's Service Level Agreement and Key Performance Indicators.
• Address inquiries from end users, lines of business, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Proactively identify issues and use professional judgment to implement resolutions.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data processes and systems.
• Support organizational automation initiatives.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with all requirements, including local tax and legal rules.
• Deliver all regular Global Master Data (GMD) activities in a high-quality and timely manner.
• Actively engage in PTP (Procure-to-Pay), GFS (Global Finance Success), and Manila location initiatives, activities, trainings, and projects.
  

Qualities Needed to Be Successful in the Role

• Detail-Oriented: Maintain high levels of accuracy in data management.
• Analytical Skills: Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve data issues.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Adapt to changing processes and priorities in a global environment.
• Data Integrity: Show a strong commitment to data integrity, minimize fraud attempts, and comply with internal standards and regulations.
• Proactive Mindset: Identify and implement process improvements proactively.
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• Minimum upper-intermediate written and spoken English
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  
  

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Preferred experience with SAP systems and tools, such as SAP GUI, MDG-S, and Ariba.
• Experience working in a multinational corporation or a global role.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Accounts Payables and payments processes is a plus.
  
  

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected]

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 429907 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: .