Job Title: Payments Officer
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Hours: 40 per week
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payments Officer to oversee automated and manual payment processes. This role involves ensuring smooth and accurate financial transactions within the organization.
Responsibilities
1. Assist the Payments Lead in achieving objectives and improving payment processes.
2. Process all payments, including manual and automated transactions, and review manual payment requests for compliance with payment policies.
3. Coordinate with the Treasury Team to verify fund availability and prepare manual payment proposals.
4. Investigate and resolve payment exceptions or discrepancies with stakeholders such as vendors, IT, and helpdesk.
5. Implement validation checks to enhance payment accuracy and leverage payment management systems to optimize workflows.
Requirements
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field.
2. Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience in payment processing, financial operations, or similar roles.
3. Proficiency in SAP S/4 HANA ERP and understanding of STP (Straight Through Processing) systems and global payments processes.
4. Strong understanding of financial operations, compliance requirements, and the global payments landscape.
5. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package, which may vary across regions.
Our Hiring Process
Requirements
Before entering the hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process, which consists of:
1. Recruiter Screen
2. Hiring Manager Interview
3. Behavioral Assessment
4. Leadership Interview