The primary goal of the Accounts Payable Analyst / Team lead is to assist in the delivery of the most efficient and effective accounts payables, Vendor Data Management and employee expenses related activities across the geographies
The role holder will be responsible for managing the assigned tasks / team’s operational delivery, ensuring that the team delivers to the required level
The role requires delivery of superior customer experience through appropriate engagement and delivery of the responsibilities in line with the requirements by maintaining high performance standards and adherence to SLAs & KPIs
You'll have the following responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert in all accounts payable, Vendor Data Management, payments, reconciliations, month end related tasks and employee expenses process
Ensure the process delivers with the highest level of quality and ensure great customer experience
Well organised and delivers to set deadlines as dictated by month end, quarter end financial requirements etc. With accuracy and sticking to timelines and quality.
Handle regional complexities and adherences to local legislations / taxes, Compliances etc." and overseeing routine daily activities
Achieve and monitor Key Performance Indicators aligned to the Service Level Agreements
Develop and maintain sound working relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and external service providers
Deliver improved effectiveness, productivity and efficiency within the team, and deliver against transformation targets
Facilitate sharing of best practice across GFSS locations and towers & maintain strong relationships
Builds very strong relationships : has a strong track record of credibility in the business and seen as a trusted advisor.
Coaches’ people to get the best outcomes
Maintain relationship with CFU's / sub towers / External partners / cross geographies
Lead and deliver on effective standardised Sarbox & internal Process Controls for Invoice management Tower; in line with agreed KPI's, and in support of Group-wide business activities
Ensure automations / process improvements for reducing operational costs
Provide first level escalation for any issues raised by the team or by our process customers
Identify potential sensitive issues and escalate to the appropriate level
Assist with analysis and produce daily / weekly / monthly narrative reports (root analysis reports, monthly management reports and team performance) as required and directed
Ensures all control processes are executed effectively and evidences are created and saved
Lead development of insight, reporting and policy adherence for CFU customers and external suppliers
You'll have the following skills & experience
8+ years’ experience in the finance domain in accounts payables area
Graduate in accounting discipline
Able to perform independently / lead a team to complete the required volume of activities to a high level of accuracy and to strict deadlines
Commitment to continuous improvement
Knowledge of SAP is must
Prior Team handling experience will be an added advantage
Has an understanding of SLAs and KPI’s
Self-motivated, Works with minimum supervision seeking assistance where appropriate
Open to work in shifts
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