Your newpany
You will work for a globalpany and a market leader whose service, innovation and quality keep them at the forefront of their industry. They have 11 sites worldwide, employ over 1,400 people and have been in business for over 60 years.
Your new role
As AP Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance management of the team of 3, across 4 sites. In addition, the lead must proactively pursue process improvements and standardisation. This leader will be expected to promote and participate in an environment of strong internal control and excellent customer service, while providing leadership and support through periods of considerable volume growth.
Plan and direct the work efforts of the AP Associates
Responsible for the leadership and mentoring of the team, develop and monitor team and department performance KPIs such as volumes, on time processing, write offs, blocked items, etc. and use these to drive action.
Identifying and fulfilling training requirements of team members
Oversees and lead goods/invoice receipt variance, query resolution processes and accrual processes
Calculate and report on monthly performance metrics to key stakeholders, including cash flow and Networking Capital, Site Spend and other reports as required.
Development, maintain and document standard AP & Payments processes
Ensure prompt payment of invoices while taking advantage of discounts when appropriate
Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are performed and utilised for GRIR clear downs
Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure VATpliance
Respond to business unit and supplier queries in a prompt and professional manner, working with the business unit accounting teams to resolve open issues.
Proactively pursue process improvements and standardisation, help develop and maintain adequate controls for AP
Support the AR team with Cash Collection
Concur Expense Processing
What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrated team leadership with the ability to lead the achievement of results
Experience of working in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, ERP systems and banking software as needed to perform duties of the position
Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Desirable Criteria:
Degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting or 3+ of relevant experience
Financial accounting acumen to understand the impacts made in executing AP & payments workflow
Cash Flow Management experience
What you'll get in return
You will work for a globalpany on a contracted basis for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 8am-5pm with a 12noon finish on a Friday. You will be offered apetitive salary.