Sr. Supervisor AP - Payments and Queries (Tlalnepantla, México)

Responsible for overseeing accounts payable operations across Mexico Ireland USA and Canada. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of payments resolves queries and maintains compliance with financial regulations. The position plays a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency and financial stability by addressing and mitigating discrepancies in accounts payable processes. The AP Supervisor will lead initiatives to improve processes track performance metrics and manage vendor master data contributing to the overall success of the finance team.

As a leading organization in the engineering industry we pride ourselves on our advanced financial technologies and commitment to excellence. The AP Supervisor for Payments and Queries will play a crucial role in managing payment processes resolving queries and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Your expertise will enhance our operational efficiency and financial stability by addressing and mitigating discrepancies in our accounts payable processes.

At John Crane Shared Services Centre we strive to Revolutionize global financial services with humane profitability.

We seek collaborative proactive individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace new challenges.

Responsabilities:

Payment Management:

1. Payment Processing: Oversee the timely and accurate processing of electronic payments including ACH wire transfers and other payment methods. Ensure all payments are processed according to schedule.
2. Payment Runs: Coordinate and execute weekly payment runs ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Query Resolution: 

1. Issue Identification and Resolution: Quickly identify and resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices payments and vendor accounts.
2. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for resolving AP-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Vendor Master Data Management: 

1. Data Accuracy: Monitors accurate and up-to-date vendor master data including the assurance of accurate onboarding process for new vendors and updating existing vendor information. Ensure vendor data complies with internal policies and external regulations. Performs positive bank verification according to John Crane policy.

Functional KPI Management: 

1. Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to accounts payable functions.
2. Reporting: Generate regular reports on AP performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making. Prepares month end reports for all countries.

Process Improvement Management: 

1. Process Optimization and Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the AP function and implement innovative solutions. Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency accuracy and overall performance of the AP processes.

Qualifications :

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Education: Major degree in accounting or equivalent (Corporate Finance Business Administration Economics). 
• Experience: 
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
  • Manufacturing industries and Share Service Centres experiences desirable.
  • Desirable 1 year experience working with different countries (LATAM USA CAN etc.). 
• Accounting Software: Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Automation Tools: Familiarity with AP automation tools and portals (e.g. Coupa Ariba). Data Analytics: Ability to use data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau) to generate insights and improve processes.
• Excellent Customer communication and Problem solving skills is a most (internal & external).
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Knowledge of best practices in data security and privacy.

Language skills:

• English B2 as a minimum. / C1 desirable
• Spanish. Proficiency required.

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

According our mission vision and Global Policies: Under no circumstances shall Staff be charged any fee or other costs in relation to their recruitment to work at Smiths whether directly or indirectly. Any recruitment fees shall be paid by Smiths.

Smiths will not employ anyone below the age of 18. Smiths will take reasonable steps to satisfy itself of the member of Staffs age before that person starts work at Smiths. When persons under the age of 18 are employed they must not do work that is mentally physically socially or morally dangerous or harmful or interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time