Accounts Payable Governance Analyst

Accounts Payable Governance Analyst Salary: Circa £31,000 Accounts Payable are responsible for processing invoice payments for our Indirect and Direct supplier spend as well as processing Staff Personal Expense claims. The Accounts Payable Governance Analyst role is responsible for completing assessments of Accounts Payable controls processes, using process walkthroughs, quality assurance sample checking principals and data analysis. You will need to understand as part of these assessments if the controls are operating as documented, recording and remediating any potential process risks, issues and control gaps/ improvements. A bit about the job: You will need to lead Internal and External Audit reviews of the Accounts Payable processes, providing process walkthroughs to demonstrate process controls and coordinate supporting evidence where required. The role will require you to review and maintain Accounts Payable process and data governance documentation to ensure operational process steps, risks and controls are documented accurately. You will support Accounts Payable change activity by reviewing proposed process changes to ensure appropriate risks and controls are considered prior to delivery. The role involves deputising for Accounts Payable Governance Manager, this would include taking responsibility for escalations, facilitating and attending Operational Management and Process Forum meetings to provide detailed updates and acting as a subject matter expert on behalf of Accounts Payable. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Self-motivated and inquisitive with regards to processes and systems, with good attention to detail Strong understanding of P2P and AP processes, systems and best practice Excellent communication skills and experience dealing with people at various levels Strong focus on risk and controls with experience of Operational Governance / Risk and Control Management Experience of Microsoft Visio, Oracle Financials, KIOSK, Ariba and Excel with ability to analyse data What you’ll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Starting salary of circa £31,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity – 8% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Ashley a call on 0121 281 6431 or send an email to Ashley.dean@aviva.com. We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.