AP Expense Planning & Mgt (Claims Payment)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage Accounts Payable operations with a focus on expense planning and claims payments. The role involves handling end-to-end expense accounting, ensuring timely and accurate processing of claims-related payments, and supporting financial planning and analysis activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Claims Payments & Expense Processing

• Process and validate claims-related invoices/payments ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies
• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable activities including invoice verification, approvals, and payment execution
• Handle employee expense claims (T&E) and vendor payments within defined SLAs
• Ensure proper coding of expenses in line with accounting standards

2. Expense Planning & Management

• Support budgeting and forecasting for claims and operational expenses
• Track actuals vs. budget and highlight variances with actionable insights
• Monitor expense trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization

3. Reconciliation & Reporting

• Perform AP reconciliations, including vendor accounts and claims payable balances
• Prepare periodic expense and claims reports for management review
• Assist in month-end closing activities including accruals and provisions related to claims

4. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies
• Maintain proper documentation for audit and regulatory compliance
• Identify and mitigate risks related to duplicate or incorrect payments

5. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal teams (Finance, Claims, Operations) and external vendors
• Resolve queries related to payments, discrepancies, and approvals
• Act as a point of contact for claims payment-related escalations