Payments Analyst

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a Hub made up of more than 1,000 employees who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality

Area:

Purchase to Pay Services Americas (P2P) is part of the Supplier and Reporting (GBR) cluster and includes Procurement and Accounts Payable E2E Services for the entire Americas region. In P2P, we are responsible for acquiring goods and services, up to the payment stage. Our area is responsible for processing plant demands and paying invoices on time to avoid delays in the production process. Everything necessary for a chemical plant to operate is acquired by P2P: chemicals, reagents, gloves, food, etc.

Main Objective of the Position:

The purpose of the role is to guarantee the execution of the payments for the liabilities that are in the condition of being paid and the corresponding resolution of the payment rejections. 

Main Tasks:

• Perform the payment controls before the automatic payment proposals and run F-110 monitor after payment proposals and execution on a weekly basis the VMD quality macro to anticipate potential payment errors and address those errors with Business Oriented teams. Run F-110 monitor after payment proposals. 
• Execute the manual payment proposal based on the requests received. 
• Monitor and resolve the payment rejections and returns within the SLA and ensure daily and monthly reconciliation of the Circula to accomplish the month-end close deadlines. Perform Vendor Master Data account maintenance whenever an inconsistency is detected. 
• Give support to stakeholders in relation to payment inquiries. 
• Collaborate and participate in UAT testing for regression tests and FRC cycles if required. 
• Analyze and clear the overdue open items within the threshold aligned for the category “Compliant” 
• Coordinate with the business-oriented team focal points to review and take action on error management, quality, and payment accuracy analysis with a view to improving the KPIs. 
• Work with CM, Treasury, and the Legal entity to increase the payment frequency, automation of the process, and reduce manual efforts. 

Minimum Education and Qualification Requirements for the Position:

• Education | Graduate or Advanced students of Public Accounting, Business Administration, International Business or finance related.
• Work Experience | 2 - 3 years of experience in finance functions. Experience in tasks related to Treasury/payment execution and audit is a plus.
• Languages | Advanced level of English proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• Technical Skills | Advanced proficiency in MS Office is essential. Knowledge of SAP, familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodology and Power BI is valued.
• Soft Skills | Continuous improvement mindset, analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, customer focus.

What We Offer:
Living BASF means being part of a culture that focuses on people and their professional and personal growth. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference.

By joining our team, we offer you:

• A hybrid and flexible work model

• A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs

• Private health insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance

• Additional flexible leave days on top of your statutory leave

• The possibility to work remotely from abroad for up to 6 weeks per year

• Birthday day off

• Moving day off

• Annual bonus

• Wellness benefits, such as in-company nutrition services and massages.

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.