Payment Specialist Istanbul

Payment Specialist Istanbul

JOB PURPOSE Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are interested in managing supplier payments and related controls, safeguard data integrity, support vendors relationships through on-time payments, and contribute to efficient Procure to Pay operations, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE Processing vendor related payments for - end to End responsibility from triggering the payment to finalize with banking operation. Controlling all payment lines to ensure the accuracy of payment terms, advances, IBANs, debit-credit lines. Ensuring unblocked invoices are reflected in related day's payment list to minimize overdues Following monetary issues with Treasury team to ensure on time payment Controlling ad hoc vendor accounts based on requests, to make sure there are no issues in payments side Following up and creating solutions on payment issues (both with UL and external Bank teams) Follow up of returns from payments, guiding PTP team members on related actions Answering vendor questions on invoice & payment related issues Supporting SOX audit documentation process with all evidences Business partnering mainly to all UL employees in request of vendor or T&E payments Coordinating Concur related payments together with Concur Specialist (PTP) Taking active part in Payment related projects, change requests Following Pega payment operations with all technical and procedural details (Guarantee letters, payment terms, approvals) Clearing of all payments with invoices before end of day.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Treasury or similar finance operations roles.
• Strong knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and basic accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and invoice booking tools.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and validation.
• Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment is a plus.
• Ability to manage workload under deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good in English is an advantage.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behavior
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills. Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.