Finance Process Automation Specialist

Who do you want to become?

Are you our Future Leader? Are you ready to realize your potential? Are you searching for a real purpose and not “just another job”?

At the Sani/Ikos Group we take hospitality very seriously. As we expand with new Resort openings on an almost annual basis, our core purpose remains the same; encouraging guests to experience the Magic of togetherness as the World’s Leading Family & Beach ResortTM.

Whether you’re looking for a strong career path in the hospitality industry, to learn new skills that will set you apart from the competition or to develop meaningful relationships and grow personally and professionally, our safe, strong, and sustainable environment might just be the perfect place for you.

Your main responsibility

• Procure to Pay (PTP) process: Analyses and evaluates PTP process and procedures, in order to automate the end-to-end process while ensuring a controlled environment. Timely identifies potential areas for improvement, proposing and follows-up on initiatives to automate processes focusing on a continuous monitoring of controls.
• Procure to Pay (PTP) data: Checks the quality of master and transactional data related to the PTP process, ensuring data is accurate, timely, up-to-date, and compliant with regulatory and Group policy requirements. Performs regular audits to ensure compliance by applying data mining techniques and possibly AI tools to ensure data quality.
• Procure to Pay (PTP) systems: Analyses and tests financial systems configurations and re-designs, in order to automate and increase efficiency of the end-to-end process. Participates in the testing procedures of each new finance automated process prior of going live. Develops and maintains documentation including system designs, operational manuals, and process workflows. Guides and educates the wider teams across the organization on PTP process excellence and supports ERP users.
• Digital tool integrations and automations: Targets a broader integration with machine learning and intelligent digital tools aiming for autonomous finance operations activities and a wider integration with 3rd parties across the PTP process (Vendor Portal, e-Invoicing, E-Banking).
• Team collaboration: Focuses on internal communication and strong collaboration with all departments across the organization, and in particular the IT department. Coordinates with various teams to ensure business objectives.
• Process excellence & support: Contributes to ensuring PTP process excellence, guiding teams, supporting ERP users, and maintaining alignment of automated processes with business objectives.

Your main qualifications/skills

• Education: University degree in Business, Finance, Data or Computer Science or a related field. A Master’s degree will be considered a plus.
• Experience: 3–5 years of proven experience within a similar position that requires applying knowledge of business process management and PTP automation technologies. Experience with ERP systems and with AP automation tools. Experience in a multinational business environment will be considered an asset.
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Digital tools & technology: Familiarity with AI tools and other digital tools will be considered an asset. Knowledge of Internal Audit standards and procedures will be considered an asset. Exposure to APQC or other related process taxonomies and benchmarks will be considered an asset.
• Certifications: Professional Certifications (ex. ACCA, CIA, CIMA, Six Sigma) will be considered an asset.
• Languages: Fluency in English, both spoken and written, at a professional corporate level. Fluency in Greek and Spanish Language will be considered a plus.

What to expect from us

• Becoming a member of an organization that cares about its people, the environment, and the local communities.
• Have room to grow and develop via numerous opportunities for learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• Certainly not “just another job”, but a place where people connect for life, and the work that they do means so much to both guests and colleagues alike.
• Job safety and security in a continuously expanding and dynamic organization.
• Competitive remuneration package.

If this looks like the right job for you, send your CV in English and join our growing team!