.We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Finance Center of Excellence Accountant/Associate.Who we are: FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone's day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.What you will be doing: Finance Center of Excellence Accountants monitor end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (PtP) performance at country and regional level. Based on the strategic and tactical priorities for PtP, the COE Accountant proactively leads the required projects and drives the required change. In addition to regular partnering with regional business stakeholders on PtP-related process and system issues, and advises all parties – business stakeholders, shared services, and FedEx suppliers – on solutions to complex PtP challenges while also helping to deploy specific solutions and improvements. Finally, COE Accountants leverage their proximity to business stakeholders and in-depth knowledge to lead complex, high-impact PtP projects.Job Responsibilities:Purchase to PayRecord to ReportFinancial ControlProject managementContract ManagementTechnical AccountingUS GAAPLocal GAAPProcess SpecialistEnd-to-End InsightsTransformation/ Global Business ServicesOther Duties: May be required to perform other duties as assigned.Geographic Remit: Up to regional level.Vendor Responsibility: Works Alongside Vendors.Forward Planning Responsibility: Plans and organizes own work on weekly/monthly basis.Process Responsibility: Develops existing and new team processes and procedures.Internal Contacts: Regular interaction with First Line Management, Senior Management, and Directors. Occasional interaction with Officers (VP and above).External Contacts: Occasional interaction with external customers, suppliers and vendors, and consultants. Regular interaction with government agencies, authorities, trade associations, or similar. Occasional interaction with works' councils, unions, and official employee groups; press and media.Relevant Experience: A moderate level (3-5 years).What do you bring with you:Successful candidates are adept team players and have excellent critical thinking and communication skills. Experience in the Purchase-to-Pay environment of a multi-national company is an asset, while experience with finance ERPs and automation is a plus.General undergraduate degree (e.G., Bachelor's Degree); Accreditation: Specific Business Accreditation; Language: Proficiency in English.What do we offer:Attractive compensation package.Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
