What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Location
Marysville, OH
Job Purpose
The Accounts Payable Business Process Owner (AP BPO) is a critical role within our organization, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the accounts payable processes within their designated region. This position requires a deep understanding of accounts payable functions and the ability to make informed decisions regarding process changes.
Key Accountabilities
Process Management: Maintain and implement efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, payment processing, reconciliation. This also encompasses the management of vendor master data.
Change Request Assessments: Evaluate change requests to ensure solutions are robust and thoroughly tested, while carefully considering the implications and potential impact on overall business operations.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the accounts payable function.
ITSM Monitoring, Prioritization and Communication: Oversee daily monitoring and prioritization of ITSM incidents, problems, and miscellaneous requests. Escalate appropriately to the Macro Process Owner & Governance Lead.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance and effectiveness of specific business processes in close collaboration with business teams.
Document Management & Global SAP Template Deliverables: Maintain specific Global SAP Global Template solution deliverables, including:
a) Requirement’s matrix
b) Process Definition Documents
c) WRICEF catalog
d) SAP Transaction list
e) WRICEF Functional Specifications
f) Business Process Guides
g) Business Process Procedures
Monthly Meetings: Meet with key business team Super Users monthly to discuss updates, issues and training opportunities.
Training Assessment: Regularly assess GSAP Super Users in the responsible region/area to ensure they receive appropriate training.
Business Process Hierarchy: Maintain an accurate Business Process Hierarchy (BPH) for the responsible area/region.
Reporting Strategy: Understand reporting strategy and define reporting requirements in line with available GSAP reporting tools.
SOX Compliance: Support SOX audits and keep documentation current to ensure compliance within the area/region.
Collaboration: Work closely with other Regional Business Process Owners to align and standardize processes across regions, fostering a cohesive and efficient process flow.
Liaison Role: Serve as the key intermediary between the Center of Excellence and the regional business units, ensuring clear communication and effective implementation of best practices.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, to ensure smooth and timely payment processes.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of Accounting/Finance experience
In depth understanding of the in-scope business processes, typically in a managerial capacity
Broad knowledge of the operations of these processes on the system
Broad knowledge of the system processes invoked by business processes and how these are prioritized in the system
Detailed knowledge of escalation procedures and criteria
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Meeting facilitation skill
Worstyle
Open office environment
Necessary overtime during peak times
Travel when necessary to support regional/global user base
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Free Drinks Onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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