About the Job
This position involves leading a team responsible for managing accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end process, implementing controls to prevent errors and improve efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and motivate the Accounts Payable team to achieve deadlines and maintain productivity.
* Develop annual goals and provide training to support team growth and success.
* Offer regular coaching and constructive feedback within a performance framework.
* Support succession planning by creating personalized development plans.
* Oversee the entire Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.
* Analyze opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance processes and user experience.
* Ensure AP procedures are up-to-date and followed, meeting regulatory standards.
* Provide prompt and accurate AP and billing information to customers and stakeholders.
* Communicate procure-to-pay processes across the organization, offering training as needed.
* Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver excellent service.
* Contribute to key transformation projects and provide expertise on AP matters.
* Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide documentation and process support.
* Promote a culture of high-quality service in all AP activities, including supplier management, invoice processing, and timely payments.
* Support employee development through training on purchase-to-pay policies and systems.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. They should be able to communicate complex ideas simply and contribute to organizational goals.