– Team Lead the Accounts Payables (AP) function
– Perform and coordinate Accounts Payables work connected to each country and Closing and Reporting Manager
– Responsible for one or more AP country(s) as accountant
– Reconciliations of AP subledger
– Support in employment of all needed staff for the AP department. Assess and keep on educating the personnel for the function needed
– People management administration for direct reports, performance reviews, development plans
– Active participation in Migration: support Closing and Reporting Manager to ensure completeness and correctness of taken over tasks for AP
– Super user in all AP area related systems
– Flexibility in traveling during and after migration
– Report AP process status of the nominated country(s) to the related Closing and Reporting Manager and to Transition Manager
– Support and active participation in standardization, optimization of AP processes
– Prepare, review process documentation for AP processes for the nominated country(s). Ensure that documents are up-to-date
– Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
– Sort and distribute incoming invoices
– Process 3 way P.O. matching invoices
– Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
– Process check requests
– Audit and process credit card bills
– Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
– Respond to all vendor inquiries based on agreement
– Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
– Assist in month-end closing on AP area
– Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
– Participation in Financial and other projects in name of SSC based upon request
– Prepare process documentation for Accounts Payable processes for the nominated country(s). Ensure that the documents are up-to-date.
– Any ad hoc requests based upon need

What you need to have:

– 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience
– Relevant leadership experience
– BSC or MSC degree in Accounting/Finance
– Fluent English in spoken and written
– Any other European language knowledge is an advantage
– SAP FI/CO or other ERP system knowledge is must
– Proficient in Excel and Word
– Effective planning and prioritization skills
– Good relationship management and conflict management skills
– Must be well organized and a self-starter
– Strong organizational and time management skills, be reliable
– Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
– Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
– Hands-on attitute
– Must have strong work ethics
– Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures related to Accounts Payable
– Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
– Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner

What we offer:

– Gain a good understanding of the business end-to-end, taking part of an international company’s operation
– Contribute to the extension of the company
– Work in a young, dynamic team in a well-established, international company
– Competitive remuneration package
– The company can offer a modern working environment, continuous challenges and the opportunity to develop professionally by taking part in many international projects