Associate, Finance Operations

About Whirlpool India\n\nWhirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune \u0026 Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool\u2019s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology \u0026 Engineering Center, where India\u0027s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in\n\n## The team you will be a part of\n\nThe Finance Operations team reviews, evaluates, develops, implements, maintains and verifies internal and business controls for processes, systems, financial statements, journals and reports in compliance with corporate objectives and government standards such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) or the 8th Company Law Directive. Ensures that documentation for all processes across the organization is reviewed and updated periodically. May coordinate with external auditors to prepare the attestation of management assessment on internal controls.\n\n## This role in summary\n\nMaterial Management Specialist - P2P/Invoicing\n\n## Your responsibilities will include\n\n * Invoice Booking \u0026 Processing: Process high-volume incoming invoices, credit notes, and pre-payments directly in the \nSAP Invoice Cockpit.\n * Three-Way Matching: Validate invoices against Purchase Orders (PO) and Goods Receipt (GR) notes to ensure accuracy in quantity, price, and terms.\n * Discrepancy Resolution: Actively manage \"kicked out\" or parked invoices (MIR7) by coordinating with procurement, vendors, and warehouse personnel to resolve quantity/price mismatches.\n * Material Master/PO Maintenance: Verify that invoice entries match material master data, and update POs when necessary.\n * Workflow Monitoring: Monitor the automated invoice workflow to ensure timely processing, preventing bottlenecks.\n * Month-End Closing: Support finance teams during month-end closing by ensuring all invoices are posted or accrued accurately (GR/IR reconciliation)\n * Vendor Communication: Handle vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies in a timely manner. \n\n\n\n## Minimum requirements\n\nExperience: 2\u20135 years in Accounts Payable, P2P, or Materials Management (Aviation or Manufacturing preferred). \nSystems Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with SAP MM modules and Invoice Cockpit/VIM tools. \nTechnical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and ability to handle large data sets. \nKnowledge: Strong understanding of three-way matching, inventory management, and tax compliance. \nCompetencies: High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to meet strict SLAs. \n\n## Preferred skills and experiences\n\nAccuracy rate of invoice matching against POs and GRNs. \nTimeliness of invoice processing (meeting agreed SLAs). \nReduction in parked/blocked invoices (First Pass Yield). \n\n## Additional information\n\n[ACTION REQUIRED - DO NOT POST AS IS]Use this section to include any other information that was not mentioned in the previous sections. If there is nothing to add, this section should be deleted.\n\nConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool India.\n\nSee what it\u0027s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.\n\nAt Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.\n