Description
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team (7-8 FTEs) in the Italy Finance Shared Service Center. This includes daily management of payable accounting process and transactions. Identifies & measures departmental performance metrics to ensure the expected level of service to the business and to the overall finance department.. Plays a key role in the implementation of various initiatives to enhance and improve efficiencies within the payable process and function.
Responsabilities
* Lead, manage, and develop a team of Accounts Payable clerks, providing training, guidance, and performance management
* Oversee the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests in accordance with company procedures
* Ensure that all accounts payable transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system and that supplier statements are reconciled
* Monitor and review outstanding payables and ensure that any overdue accounts are promptly addressed
* Prepare Journal Entries as part of the month end closing
* Manage month end closing activities for costs and payables accounts collaborating with the controlling team and all finance functions
* Review/Perform monthly reconciliations of AP balances
* Provide a significant role in AP accounting system development
* Participate in developing policies and procedures for financial reporting systems
* Respond to internal customers and troubleshoot invoice processing issues in a timely manner working directly with multiple departments and locations
* Interact & Respond to questions and concerns from vendors
* Identifies, measures and drives the department key performance indicators to ensure the team is operating effectively & efficiently
* Develop and implement best practices to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable function
* Works closely with the accounting department to ensure collaboration on processes and tasks
* Support the hiring, training and development of AP team
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
* 5 years of relevant Accounts Payable processing experience in SAP platform, including 2 years of Team Lead
* In-depth understanding of Finance, especially in General Ledger management
* Experience in SSC setting is advantageous
* Proficiency in SAP Finance
* Experience with internal controls, such as SOX, is beneficial
* Exceptional independent and teamwork skills
* Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* High level of accuracy
* Strong attention to detail
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
* Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
* Must have a strong work ethic
* Must be well organized and a self-starter
* Must be able to follow standard filing procedures
* Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
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