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Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird. Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities • Prepare and execute automatic payment runs (F110) in SAP S/4HANA • Initiate manual payments directly in bank portals (e.g., CitiDirect, Barclays iPortal) for urgent or exception cases • Ensure proper approval and authorisation is obtained prior to execution (in line with company DoA / SOX controls) • Accurately input vendor bank details, invoice references, and payment amounts • Apply correct payment type (same-day, CHAPS, Faster Payments, international wires, etc.) • Attach or reference supporting documentation (approved invoice, business justification) • Validate payment proposals (due invoices, vendor selection, bank accounts) • Release and post payments (BACS, SEPA, wire transfers, cheques) • Ensure correct payment methods, terms, and bank details • Monitor payment status and troubleshoot failures • Post manual payments in SAP (e.g., via F-53 / F-58) to clear open invoices • Ensure correct GL, vendor account, and document references • Perform pre-payment checks (duplicate invoices, blocked invoices, approval status) • Resolve payment rejections (bank errors, incorrect details) • Manage duplicate or erroneous payments and recovery actions • Coordinate with master data team for vendor/bank corrections • Coordinate with treasury on payment funding and bank balances • Prioritise payments based on cash availability and urgency • Support cash forecasting with payment schedules • Work toward improving AP KPIs such as: • On-time payment % • Low error rate (<1–2%) • Assist with month-end closing activities and reconciliation • Support continuous improvement initiatives Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: • Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance • 3 –7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable and Payment activities • Hands-on experience with Coupa S2P and SAP S/4HANA • Strong understanding of GST & TDS compliance • Good communication skills (English) • Experience working in a Global Shared Services Centre • Knowledge of SOX and internal controls • Prior experience in high-volume invoice environment • High attention to detail • Strong time-management • Problem-solving ability • Customer-service orientation • Ability to work with tight deadlines • Manage high volumes of transaction • Advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills to communicate with and persuade a wide range of audiences. • Preferred – Finance and or Procurement background Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) • Work is conducted in an office environment. • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and move about the facility. • Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment. • Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees daily via Teams or Online application. • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) • Office: Standard office equipment; work performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements. • Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours / 5 days of week • This requires the employee to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday to Thursday) • This role operates within a two-shift structure (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST and 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST) to support North America. The specific shift assignment will be determined during the recruitment and selection process, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in one of the assigned shifts. • For employees assigned to the Late Shift (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST), Xylem will provide company-arranged transportation from the workplace to the employee’s home to ensure safety. • This position would be in Xylem Bangalore Office (Karle Town Center). Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Werden Sie Teil des globalen Xylem-Teams und gestalten Sie innovative Technologielösungen mit, die die Nutzung, Verfügbarkeit, den Schutz und die nachhaltige Verwendung von Wasser sicherstellen. Unsere Produkte kommen in der öffentlichen Versorgung, der Industrie, im Wohnbereich und in gewerblichen Gebäuden zum Einsatz – mit dem Ziel, intelligente Maschinen, Anlagen, Messsysteme, Netzwerktechnologien und fortschrittliche Analysen für Wasser-, Strom- und Gasversorger sowie die Industrie bereitzustellen. Arbeiten Sie mit uns an einer Welt, in der die aktuellen und kommenden Wasserherausforderungen mit Kreativität und Engagement gelöst werden und in der Inklusion und Zugehörigkeit als Treiber für Innovation erkannt werden, um unsere Wettbewerbsfähigkeit weltweit zu stärken.