JOB DESCRIPTION:About Abbott Ireland Financial Services – Cherrywood, DublinAbbott's EMEA Finance Shared Services Centre commenced operations in Cherrywood in October 2015.From this location, the Finance Shared Services provides processing and expertise—in local languages—to Abbott divisions and affiliate companies across EMEA.The core services include:Record to ReportOrder to CashSource to PayThe Financial Shared Services hub is part of Corporate Finance with regional counterparts in the US and APAC.Position SummaryThe Regional PTP Analyst is responsible for supporting end‑to‑end Accounts Payable activities for EMEA SSO entities, including oversight and support to outsourced partners.This role acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their region, supports business partners, manages escalations, assists internal and external audits, and ensures ongoing control compliance.This would be a 13-month Contract for a maternity cover.Key Responsibilities1. Point of Contact & Operational OversightPoint of contact for outsourced partner and business partners.Outsource partner first point of contact for troubleshooting issues related to invoice processing.Work with an outsource partner to resolve issues—including control issues—to ensure smooth processing.Support Genpact in resolving IDoc and payment errors.Monitor internal reports & controls to ensure Genpact compliance with all KPIs & SLAs.Collaborate with local markets to ensure timely issue resolution.Ensure DTPs are maintained and checked regularly.Keep management informed of issues and escalate where required.2. AP Reporting RequirementsEnsure aged items are monitored for markets across EMEA.Contact key stakeholders to clear aged balances and escalate when required.Run aged AP Vendor reports and GRIR; review with outsource partner to ensure resolution.Follow up on vendor debit balances.Provide month-end reporting to the Business, RTR, and FP&A.3. Internal Controls & CompliancePrepare reports for monthly/quarterly internal control checks.Resolve issues arising from internal control reviews and work with SSO management for timely closure.Act as point of contact for AP requests during external & internal audits.Ensure processing adheres to standards, policies, and service level expectations.Monitor compliance with the Global Travel & Expense Policy and identify improvement opportunities.4. Dashboards & ReportingPrepare monthly & quarterly site decks with commentary.Participate in quarterly divisional reviews.Join monthly stakeholder calls.Assist in follow‑up actions arising from site reviews.Manage KPIs to measure, control, and benchmark AP processes.Continuously improve process design with focus on simplification, standardization, quality, and cost reduction.5. Strategic Projects & Ad‑Hoc SupportSupport strategic projects as assigned and provide recommendations.Support EMEA SSO with ad‑hoc projects and activities.6. Cross‑Functional SupportCollaborate with other Shared Service departments for month‑end activities.Minimum EducationBA degree in Business or AccountingMinimum Experience3+ years AP or Accounting experienceRecent experience in an SSO environment (preferred)Experience with 3rd‑party outsource providers (preferred)Skills & Attributes:Strong financial and analytical backgroundHighly organized and detail‑orientedStrong interpersonal skills; ability to interact at various internal/external levelsAbility to multitask in a fast‑paced environmentContinuous improvement mindsetLogical thinker; able to see both holistic and detailed process perspectivesSelf‑starter; able to work independently and maintain high productivityAbility to handle confidential information appropriatelyPreferred ExperienceConcurSAPOther non‑SAP ERP platformsProficient in Excel & Power BiExperience with Business Intelligence Reporting ToolsLanguages:English requiredOther European language preferredWhat We OfferAttractive compensation package that includes competitive pay and structure Bonus, as well as benefits such asPrivate Health Insurance for you and your familyOccupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rateLife assuranceCareer DevelopmentGrowing business plus access to many more benefitsLuas stop right outside the buildingUnderground parking availableOnsite canteenThe base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & PayrollDIVISION:IFO International FinanceLOCATION:Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business ParkADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Ie - Cw 37.5A (Ireland)TRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable