Specialist, Global Payments

Position Overview

Our company’s Global Business Solutions (GBS) team manages global Source to Settle (StS) processes, including purchasing, invoicing, and payments.

The Specialist, Global Payments is responsible for executing and overseeing global payment processes, ensuring payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with policies and controls. This role supports payment validation, authorization, and release, while maintaining strong governance in a controlled environment.

In addition, the role supports Treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, liquidity management, and foreign exchange, working closely with global teams to drive standardization and reduce manual processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate payment runs for accuracy and completeness

• Execute standard and off-cycle payments in line with service levels

• Support payment authorization and release in line with controls and approvals

• Ensure compliance with policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements

• Monitor urgent and exception payments, ensuring timely processing

• Investigate and resolve payment issues, performing root cause analysis

• Escalate high-risk issues and ensure timely resolution

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent execution

• Support process improvements, standardization, and automation

• Participate in system testing and process enhancements

• Deliver high-quality service and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

Treasury Support:

• Support cash positioning and funding coordination across markets

• Ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs

• Manage foreign exchange activities and fund transfers

• Maintain bank authorization records and compliance standards

• Ensure treasury activities meet policy and regulatory requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (preferred)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, or Shared Services

• Strong understanding of payments, settlements, and treasury processes

• Experience in controlled or compliance-driven environments

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Experience in process improvement and stakeholder collaboration

• Fluent in English (Asian language skills a plus)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• SAP and Ariba experience required

• Familiarity with banking platforms and payment systems preferred

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and adapt to change

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Customer-focused and results-driven

• High integrity and accountability

• Ability to work independently and in teams

• Continuous improvement mindset

Possible Career Moves

• Specialist / Senior Specialist, STS Support

• Specialist / Senior Specialist, Vendor Master Data

• Specialist / Senior Specialist, Supplier Onboarding

• Specialist / Senior Specialist, Invoice Processing / Resolution

• Senior Specialist, Settlements

Required Skills:

Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Business Administration, Business Compliance, Business Process Standardization, Communications Support, Complexity Management, Customer Technical Support, Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Global Shared Services, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, IT Infrastructure Support, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Quantitative Analytics, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis Training, SAP Ariba, SAP for Banking, Supplier Contact, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Support, Tax Return Analysis {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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