Sr. Support, Finance Specialist

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Sr Support is responsible for Accounts Payable activities within the Corporate Controllership team, reporting to the manager overseeing the payables processes for Global Shared Services. The primary focus of this role is to accurately process invoices in accordance with Visa’s policies and to promote One Visa by collaborating with many cross-functional teams in effort to reduce the touchpoints to get a supplier paid.

The role requires the ability to work in a complex and diverse, international, and multi-currency environment. Key tasks include

Ensure processing of invoices is in compliance with established key controls and within defined SLA for a portfolio of geographic countries.Provide strong customer service and demonstrate initiative in preventing invoice and payment issuesAssist, research, and resolve invoice and payment issues with internal employees and external vendors within service level commitmentsEnsure special handling invoices for critical suppliers are processed timely and accuratelyCoordinate with Controllership and Sourcing analysts to increase Ariba adoptionSupport the AP import feed process for all automated invoice files, which includes troubleshooting issues to resolutionInterface with Sourcing and Supplier onboarding teams to resolve supplier setup issues related to Purchase OrdersAssist in documentation of the Accounts Payable function. Train internal and external customers on policy and proceduresAssist management with ad hoc projects as necessary for the Finance organizationAssist with internal audit, walk-through, and SOX documentationExtensive knowledge of key payables systems including Ariba and OracleFocus on business line or supplier escalations, identifying root cause and implementing solutionsEnsure Withholding Tax (WHT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Value Added Tax (VAT) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) are correctly accounted for, and send monthly tax report to Outsource Service Providers for Tax Return PreparationLiaise with Outsource Service Providers and Tax department on treatment of withholding taxes.Perform quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting with no aged unreconciled accountsProvide and address aged analysis on payable control accountPrioritize tasks within job function balancing the need to meet tight deadlines and other corporate demands.Deliver continuous improvement of the payables processes

Qualifications

Qualifications

2 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s DegreeExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong commitment to customer serviceFluent with the Procure to Pay principles and conceptIndependent and self-motivated; Ability to work with little or no direct supervisionStrong problem solving and organizational skillsAttention to detail and a keen sense for accuracyAbility to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with changing prioritiesAbility to support team environmentIntermediate/Advanced excel skillsKnowledge of Microsoft office applications, Oracle Financials, and SAP product suite of Ariba and ConcurKnowledge of the payment industryWorking knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles and toolsCustomer focused, driven and can lead by exampleFluent in English

Additional Information

Work Hours: Full time local time zone

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.