PortPayables - Automation Specialist

Division: PortSpend Management Purpose : Be our Automation Specialist. Analyze and automate data management to streamline operations, deliver insightful reports, and ensure hands-free, accurate processes with slick UIs and robust data stores. If you excel at using the latest tech independently to deliver quality automation, this role is for you! Requirements: Qualifications and Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field - 1+ years’ experience in automation, VBA, Python, AI, or similar technologies applied to business processes - Strong understanding of data management, UI development, and backend coding - Continuous learner passionate about adopting cutting-edge automation tools and techniques Work Experience Clarify the minimum years of total work experience and other relevant work experience required to be able to perform the job. - Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in automation, preferred VBA, RPA, AI, OCR, JavaScript, power automate or similar technology-driven process improvement - Experience managing large data sets and deploying real-time solutions - Automation projects in a business process environment - Experience reviewing and optimizing processes to design hands-free, accurate automation solutions - Exposure to working in environments without direct integration to customer systems Skills and Knowledge Include any specialized skills or knowledge needed to do the job. - Proficient with automation platforms like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, or similar - Strong understanding of data management systems, UI design, and complex backend coding - Ability to recommend and implement latest automation tools and AI-driven technologies (OCR, data extraction) - Knowledge of scripting languages such as VBA, Python or JavaScript for automation tasks - Familiarity with cloud data stores and multi-country hosting considerations - Excellent problem-solving, communication skills, and a self-driven mindset for independent work - Basic experience in cloud / Microsoft Azure is an advantage Job Responsibilities Explain the principal responsibilities that the job must achieve. Each responsibility statement should explain what is being done, why it must be done and the targeted key results to achieve it. For example, develop and recommend (WHAT IS DONE) sales and revenue budgets in order to meet the planned growth (WHY) by understanding the external environment and internal business direction (HOW). Account Payable Automation: • Build prototypes, small-scale applications, and scripts to automate Excel spreadsheets and streamline PP processes including reporting • Develop, enhance, and maintain MS Office applications, handling both frontend and backend development using Microsoft technologies • Design, configure, and implement enhancements, production fixes, and new systems with proper configuration management • Follow development best practices and patterns to deliver high-quality automation solutions • Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals and guides for end users • Define system scope and objectives tailored to individual user needs in the PP domain • Analyze, troubleshoot, and revise existing system logic to ensure smooth performance and accuracy • Maintain, support, and upgrade existing MS Excel and MS Access VBA applications, translating business requirements into effective solutions • Perform object-oriented analysis, design, and rigorous testing to ensure optimal functionality and performance Benefits: .

Account Payable Automation: • Build prototypes, small-scale applications, and scripts to automate Excel spreadsheets and streamline PP processes including reporting • Develop, enhance, and maintain MS Office applications, handling both frontend and backend development using Microsoft technologies • Design, configure, and implement enhancements, production fixes, and new systems with proper configuration management • Follow development best practices and patterns to deliver high-quality automation solutions • Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals and guides for end users • Define system scope and objectives tailored to individual user needs in the PP domain • Analyze, troubleshoot, and revise existing system logic to ensure smooth performance and accuracy • Maintain, support, and upgrade existing MS Excel and MS Access VBA applications, translating business requirements into effective solutions • Perform object-oriented analysis, design, and rigorous testing to ensure optimal functionality and performance