Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst – Scotiabank Requisition ID: Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward: $0.00 We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at ScotiaGBS. Purpose Contributes to the overall success of the Accounts Payable operation in Canada and other jurisdictions (US, UK, IRL) for the Finance Services Unit, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the unit, receiving, sorting, logging, scanning and distributing incoming mail, invoices and expenses. They are responsible for processing standard transactions and verifying approval processes in place. They also support the team with accurate filing and shipment of daily and monthly accounting packages. Accountabilities Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge. Accounts Payable / Payment Operations (Technical) Ensure all invoices/expenses are sorted, dated and distributed in a timely manner and according to established guidelines. Review incoming invoices/expenses to ensure they meet all requirements for processing. Perform the necessary processing activities required for compliant Invoices & Expenses within the PeopleSoft system. Perform a correct analysis to use the proper GL accounts, cost centers, transits and taxes applicability according to the type of expense. Create and send for archiving daily accounting packages and maintain log of archived accounting packages for easy retrieval. Reject and escalate Invoices and Expenses to Canada POC that so require. Process Improvements Identify and contribute to process improvement opportunities for the team and escalate to Manager. Keep Desktop Training Procedures (DTP) documents for relevant processes up to date. Financial Systems Maintain knowledge of source Financial systems. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Education / Experience / Other Information Experience working in a high volume payment operations / accounts payable unit. Strong team player. Analytical and problem‑solving skills. Technician on finance or related studies. English intermediate level (written and spoken). Working Conditions Work in a standard office‑based environment; non‑standard hours are a common occurrence. Location: Bogota, Colombia Scotia GBS is a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia, created to support different processes of the Bank and the development and execution of its global services strategy in 15 countries in the Americas. It is composed of 7 service units. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits. At ScotiaGBS, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaGBS; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr