P2P Lead - ICSS Gulf

Job Purpose

The Purchase to Pay (P2P) Lead is responsible for managing and overseeing the operation of accounts payable. Leading P2P tam to ensure that all tasks are completed timely and accurately in a strong control environment. The role helps to deliver the Finance vision of a “world class finance function recognized by industry, the profession and our people” which underpins the GSK vision. Strong expertise with accounting principles to ensure correct application to financial statements. The role also needs to be able to accurately implement controls & compliance for audit and work closely with other finance and business stakeholders including internal and external auditors.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Graduate / ACCA / ICMA / MBA & other similar qualification from a reputable university.




• Minimum 8 years of working experience.




• Strong systems and analytical skills.




• Highly organized with the ability to complete multi-tasks in a timely manner




• High attention to detail, proficient in Microsoft Office packages




• Knowledge of accounting treatment and basic taxation




• SAP / ERP experience is preferred




• Good understanding of controls and compliance requirements




• Ability to effectively manage time and resources against agreed deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a high performing team to deliver on key timelines and KPI targets




• Oversee routine operations and take lead in operational matters and issue resolution




• Work closely with other finance and business stakeholders




• Responsible for timely and accurate invoice, payment processing, claim processing, master data etc.




• Perform analysis for management review and decision making




• Driving local process improvement initiatives and supporting global initiatives




• Preparation of balance sheet schedules and reconciliations




• Comply with the company’s polices/standards, and the local laws and regulations




• Comply with and complete requests and ad hoc & other assignment from line manager




• Perform review of all applicable controls (ICFW) to ensure compliance




• Support identification of opportunities for savings, building effective relationships with support functions and working as one team




• Ensure KPIs reflect customer expectations of service, where possible adopt Global KPI metrics




• Ensuring robust internal controls and regulatory compliance through applicable policies, procedures, and processes




• Support implementation of process simplification and efficiencies




• Support global projects, when applicable




• Support any local Statutory reporting and internal and external audits tax / audit queries

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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