Analyst, Accounts Payable Customer Service B3G - Skyline Belgrade, Kneza Milosa 88, Belgrade

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock Finance and Strategy consists of professionals in disciplines such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, Tax, Financial Controls, Sourcing and Vendor Management, Finance Platform Support, Controllers, Strategy, and Corporate Development. This role sits within the Controllers’ Group, as part of the wider Accounts Payable (AP) team in Budapest.  The Global AP team has   presence in Gurgaon, Singapore, Atlanta, Belgrade, Edinburgh, and Budapest.

Position Description:

The AP Team is responsible for developing the infrastructure that allows for employee compliance and management oversight of the firm’s Global Cash Disbursement policy.  This includes:

• Acquiring and maintaining global software to facilitate supplier payments.

• Ensuring that all modifications to the Global Cash Disbursement Policy are supported by the oversight infrastructure.

• Managing the BlackRock’s Global Cash Disbursement Policy through an automated workflow system with no impact to the credit worthiness of the firm. 

This role provides the opportunity to work across multiple expense streams and offers significant interaction with a variety of different stakeholders across the globe including Finance and Strategy and the various business units at BlackRock.

We are looking for an upbeat and proactive individual to join the AP Customer Service Team.

Reporting to Accounts Payable VP in Belgrade; timely investigation and response to internal and external inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders (vendors, clients, employees).

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and booking of incoming invoices via electronic system and workflow administration (PO and non PO)
• Ensure timely processing of incoming invoices within SLA
• Ensure that all invoices comply with both internal controls & external audit requirements
• Partnering with the business/stakeholder to gain understanding/improve end to end processes
• Participate in testing and other ad hoc projects, including technology enhancements
• Partnering with the supplier maintenance team, payments team and customer service teams to solve queries and enhance controls/processes

Development Value:

• The role interacts with both Finance and non-Finance teams globally, providing an opportunity to learn from different colleagues.
• The candidate will work with management whose aim is to develop individuals in the team specifically towards their career aspirations.
• Opportunity to join a high performing and well-established team with strong framework and controls already in place.
• Opportunity to assist with a range of projects/ad hoc tasks, allowing for variation in role across the AP team  
• Opportunity to demonstrate added value via the continuing improvement of key AP processes and activities.
• This role can provide a strong foundation for further career progression within BlackRock particularly given the unusually broad business model and global stakeholder network.

Competencies:

Required:

• 1-3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Education in Economics, Finance or Accounting
• Knowledge of Coupa, 3rd party invoice processing tools or Oracle Financials is a desirable but not essential
• Good general MS Office skills – Excel  and other MS Office products

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.