HSBC Group

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Our Procurement Operations Lead will support the effective manage the country procurement operations to ensure timely and compliant (accordance with bank policy and the relevant local regulatory requirements) processing and payment of all approved invoices and staff Travel & Entertainment claims as well as management of purchase orders. Act as agent for change to ensure effective and consistent implementation / application of Group/Regional Procurement strategy and Target Operating Model, including deployment of new operating systems. 

 
Based in a major country within the Region the role is responsible for the management of Accounts Payable & Receivable,and involves understanding and controlling the flow of all invoices and Travel & Entertainment staff expense claims from receipt in the department, through the GSC and payment/settlement to the correct supplier / employee, as well as correct update / postings onto the bank’s accounting/payment systems.  Has authority over the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Operational Procurement function within the country. Required to understand how local regulatory matters may impact local strategy and direction.

As our Procurement Operations Lead you will:

• Provide local support to, and deputizes for, the Head of Operations. Support activities designed to motivate the team and third-party providers in order to deliver a compliant, efficient, cost effective, timely, high quality service, whilst supporting the management of risks from duplicate, fraudulent or incorrect payments, and avoiding operational losses
  
• Support the delivery of timely and effective invoice and T&E processing to ensure that correct accounting entries are passed feeding to the relevant General Ledgers / cost centers. Preventing inappropriate / invalid payments being made resulting in potential operational losses
  
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and communication of accurate standardized management information. Complete variance analyses to support financial and business management
  
• Manage Purchase orders and operational procurement activities
  
• Drive PO and buying channel compliance
  
• Accountable for issues relating to Business Continuity, Records Retention Management, Information Security, Operational Losses & Near Misses
  
• Respond to user needs related to non-routine/unusual problems and information requests as well as from internal & external auditors
  
• Effectively communicate and implement Global/Regional Accounts Payable goals and standardized processes
  
• Support on escalated queries and complaints to drive fair outcomes and high levels of customer service
  
• Align processes to consistent Group processes. Ensure a continual critical review is maintained to identify areas of higher processing cost, especially those processes that are being influenced by business areas adopting their own non-standard processes for operational procurement related processing
  
  

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $68,000.00 and $101,900.00

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in a payment or accounting related processing department, or equivalent
  
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in accounting, finance, related field or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree preferred
  
• Strong interpersonal, management, analytical, organizational, customer service, problem solving (planning and delivery), verbal and written communication skills
  
• Experience working and direct communication with Stakeholders, Business Units and vendors
  
• Proficiency with personal computers and pertinent mainframe systems and software packages
  
• Working knowledge of accounting and processing systems and spreadsheet software applications preferred
  

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.