Account Payable Analyst

Job Title: Account Payable Analyst

Location: Pune, India

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups—Driv, Ride Performance, Clean Air, and Powertrain—Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport, and the aftermarket.

This role is for the Tenneco Shared Services organization, a global SSC setup with locations in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Our team of 400+ professionals is looking to grow and become a multi-tower, multi-location Global Business Services.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Accounts Payable Analyst to join our team in Pune, India. This role requires covering the UK time zone (UK shift) and is pivotal in managing the transition of work from business units to offshore locations, primarily in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or other back-office services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices received, ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Verify invoice accuracy, including supplier information, amounts, and tax details.
• Enter invoice data into the accounting system with high accuracy and speed.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipting.
• Resolve discrepancies with invoices and purchase orders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payments.
• Resolve invoice-related issues with vendors or internal business owners on time.
• Create vendor records in the accounting system.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors according to established procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Communicate effectively with employees and vendor regarding invoice queries and clarifications.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures related to accounts payable.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the accounts payable process.
• Work on ad hoc projects as needed.

Educational and professional experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in processing vendor invoices.
• SAP & MS Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong spreadsheet and presentation skills with an exceptional ability to distill large amounts of data points and communicate key findings.
• Strong experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders/business partners and interacting with the executive leadership team.
• Superb communication and leadership skills
• Naturally curious and proactive in independently exploring and delving deep into problems to identify solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Working: This role offers hybrid working conditions, with the expectation to be in the office one day per week.
• UK Shift: Must be able to cover the UK time zone while working in Pune, India.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.