P2P Analyst

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Senior Accountant – Procure to Pay

As a Senior Accountant in the Procure to Pay (P2P) team, you will manage the end-to-end P2P cycle, ensuring compliance with Elanco standards and internal controls.

You will oversee accounts payable, vendor management, and expense reimbursement while driving process improvements and supporting the financial closing process.

Your Responsibilities:


* Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice reception to payment, including vendor onboarding and maintaining strong internal controls.


* Execute monthly and quarterly closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger account reconciliations under strict deadlines.


* Oversee employee expense reimbursements to ensure compliance with company policy and provide excellent service to internal stakeholders.


* Lead continuous improvement initiatives, ad hoc finance projects, and support audit requirements regarding internal controls.


* Serve as a primary point of contact for escalations and provide guidance, training, and operational support to junior team members.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


* A minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Finance within a public or private company with a solid internal control framework.


* Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel, with strong knowledge of accounting principles and audit controls.


* Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* Experience with AMS markets (USA, Canada, LATAM).


* Knowledge of Portuguese.


* Familiarity with data visualization and process tools like Power BI, SharePoint, and Visio.


* Six Sigma Green or Yellow Belt certification.


* Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Additional Information:

Travel: 0%

Location: Mercado Andares, Zapopan.

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