Lead Analyst

The Lead Analyst will be part of the GSM Payment Operations and Capabilities team, supporting the GSM Projects portfolio and finance transformation initiatives. This role will focus on Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable capabilities, operational readiness, user acceptance testing, defect management, and business stakeholder enablement across global markets. The incumbent will partner with business, finance, operations, and technology teams to help deliver scalable, compliant, and user-ready Accounts Payable solutions. Invoice Processing and Payment Support: Support vendor invoices and payment activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and market-specific requirements. Operational Accuracy and Compliance: Maintain high standards of accuracy, productivity, and compliance while ensuring adherence to internal controls and applicable process guidelines. User Acceptance Testing: Develop, update, and execute UAT test scripts for Oracle Cloud AP processes, including invoice processing, supplier setup, payments, and related finance workflows. Defect Management and Resolution Support: Identify, document, track, and retest defects during testing cycles, collaborating with technology, configuration, and business teams to support timely resolution. AP Process Validation: Validate core Accounts Payable processes, including invoice validation, 2-way and 3-way matching, receipt-based processing, payment process requests, and related controls. Tax Support and Compliance: Support tax-related invoice and payment requirements, including validation of applicable tax treatment, GST/VAT considerations, withholding tax inputs, and documentation needed to maintain compliance with market-specific statutory and internal control requirements. Business Stakeholder Enablement: Support business users through test scenario walkthroughs, results documentation, issue triage, and preparation of user guidance or training materials as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Experience: 0 – 2 years of relevant experience in finance operations, technology enablement, or system testing , with hands-on exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials , preferably within Accounts Payable . Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Procure-to-Pay cycle, Accounts Payable operations, accounting principles, and global tax concepts including GST and VAT. Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage business users, document testing outcomes, report progress, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supporting Oracle Cloud Fusion or EBS Financials implementation, enhancement, or stabilization initiatives. Working knowledge of UAT lifecycle activities, including test planning, script execution, defect logging, retesting, and business sign-off coordination. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify process gaps, assess impacts, and support resolution through cross-functional collaboration.