Lead Accounts Payable Representative

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot pending items on daily basis andsupportsissue resolution with the end goal to have all supplier invoices payable by their due date directs different cases to the department or person in charge for correct resolution; Educates internal and external customers on policies and procedures as appropriate; prepares and provides data for clients; retrieves and requests additional documentation when required.

  Ensures that documents areprocessedin accordance withpolicies andprocedures;maintainsdata tracking logs for metrics production and compliance reporting; validation of accuracy of supporting documentation used in exceptions.

  Contributes to quality control by reviewing documentation for accuracy and compliance with policies and proceduresadheresto legal and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.

  Completes assigned work and priorities using policies data andresourcescollaborating with managers co-workers internal clients and others involved in the processes.

  Maintains involvement and communication through telephone email chat or any other means with internal and external clients involved in the processes.

  Resolve supplier disputes and issues. Resolution to include root cause analysis and proactive steps to mitigate future issues.

  Finds opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement of processes related to the department toestablishnewstrategiesand apply best practices.

  Back-up the Team Leader in operational responsibilities asrequired.

  Mentoring and training a new member of the team.

  Drive the regular maintenance ofP2P ledgers including cash clearingsupplierand GRNI ledgers.

  Involved in month end closing reconciliationsaccrualsand reviews.

  Leadrolewill require co-ordination of projects between multiple teams and departments.

  Other duties as assigned.

  Requiredskills/experience:

• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Team person attitude quick learnerflexibilityand high adaptability to change.
• Ability to work under pressureandtight deadlines.
• Process Improvement/Process Standardization/Process Automation experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter proactive approach.
• Ability to multitask and follow (frequentlychanging) priorities.
• Ability to liaise with GBS Finance Teams (GL Accounting ICO Accounting) and Site Finance Controllership.
• Ability to liaise with Internal Controls & Compliance.
• Ability to handle complex reporting activities (month-end accruals; account reconciliations).
• ERP/workflowexperience(SAPOracle QAD Navision Basware Coupa and Tungsten)
• Confident knowledge of MS tools (Outlook Excel)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to act asSME(subject matter expert) in functionalarea.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles practices and regulations.
• 3 years of working experience in: Accounts Payable.
• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or Business Administration

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