Accounts Payable Team Leader

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the daily input of the accounts payables invoices; Performing the month end closing process and reconciliation of the ledgers;
• Assure daily processing of transactions ensuring no back logs;
• Ensure the Accounts Payable team are replying to all queries in a timely manner and all queries are dealt with correctly and efficiently;
• Acting as an escalation point for all accounts payable related issues raised by the team members, leadership and suppliers.
• Ensuring the fast resolution of these issues and finding ways of preventing them from happening again;
• Following control procedures and maintaining operational procedures;
• Regular reporting and analysis to key senior managers in the business; 
• Ad-hoc duties to support the business; 
• Developing a motivated and energetic team;
• Maintain excellent working relationship with external supplier;  
• Performance management of staff and monthly appraisals; 
• Actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives in cooperation with AP Manager; 
• Ensure continuous review, development, and improvement of consistent processes and procedures. 
• Initiate changes when required; 
• Participate and assist as necessary, in change, improvement and special projects as required; 
• Harmonize the processes and procedures across the business;
• SAP key user; 
• Support the monthly reporting: AP aging, GRNI, AP past-due, blocked & parked invoices, goods return;
• Support & involvement for business improvement process.

Education: 

• University Degree in Economic Studies (ASE – Accounting Faculty is a plus)
• ACCA/CIMA enrolment and or certification

Experience:

• A good knowledge & understanding of the Accounts Payable function with a minimum of three years’ experience managing the Accounts Payable
• Experience in working in a cross functional environment
• Working experience in shared service center, outsourcing industry

Skills:

• Fluency in English and other language as French/Spanish/German would be a plus
• Technical (accounting, treasury, VAT within EU is a plus)
• Strong problem-solving skills, accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and prioritization skills
• Well organized and ability to organize the team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be effective with company management and team members
• Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
• Responsibility, accuracy
• Reliable, active approach
• Confident communicate as this role will involve liaising with various key senior manager of the business
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, SAP