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Dec 14, 2024

Carnaxide, PT, 2794-038

Payments Officer

JOB TITLE - Payments Officer 

LOCATION – Lisbon, Portugal 

HOURS - 40 

ABOUT THE ROLE -  

We have an incredible opportunity for a Payments Officer. As a Payments Officer, you will oversee automated and manual payment processes, addressing exceptions and rejections to ensure smooth and accurate financial transactions within the organization. 
 
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR? 

  • Assist the Payments Lead in achieving objectives, fostering a collaborative environment, and addressing inefficiencies by proposing and implementing improvements. 

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all payments, including manual and automated transactions, while reviewing manual payment requests for compliance with payment policies. 

  • Coordinate with the Treasury Team to verify fund availability, prepare manual payment proposals (including checks), and secure necessary approvals. 

  • Work with stakeholders such as vendor helpdesk, IT, and vendors to investigate and resolve payment exceptions or discrepancies effectively. 

  • Implement validation checks to enhance payment accuracy and leverage payment management systems to optimize workflows and improve productivity. 

 

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE REQUIRED? 

  • Education: BA/BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance or a related field. 

  • Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience in payment processing, financial operations, or similar roles. 

  • Proficiency in SAP S/4 HANA ERP and a solid understanding of STP (Straight Through Processing) systems and global payments processes. 

  • Strong understanding of financial operations, compliance requirements, and the global payments landscape. 

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. 

 

WHAT IS ON OFFER? 

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details. 
 

OUR HIRING PROCESS 

Before we enter the hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following: 

  • Recruiter Screen 

  • Hiring Manager Interview 

  • Behavioral Assessment 

  • Leadership Interview 
     

ABOUT SCANDINAVIAN TOBACCO GROUP 

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas and most recently branched into smokeless tobacco through our recent acquisition of XQS. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge and expertise to push each other forward. 

 

Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.   

 

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