Team Leader, Accounts Payable

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The position is responsible for the day-to-day management of part of the group’s Accounts Payable (A/P) team. The role ensures the efficient and accurate processing and settlement of vendor invoices, in compliance with audit regulations and internal controls. This includes regular reconciliations, such as GR/IR (Goods Received/Invoice Received analysis) to maintain accurate financial records.

The incumbent is responsible for making sure that all A/P processes are thoroughly understood, properly trained, and effectively executed within the team, with work distribution optimized to handle the workload efficiently. Additionally, the role involves managing queries from internal and external business partners with prompt and accurate responses, while also ensuring that recurring internal audit controls are followed to uphold the integrity and transparency of financial transactions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Ensure smooth and consistent running of the vendor processing and settlement operations for all in-scope entities.
• Train, motivate, and supervise the A/P staff to create a high-performance team.
• Ensure both internal and external supplier issues are promptly and appropriately addressed.
• Follow a set of operational metrics used in monitoring performance and internal and external benchmarks, and work to continually improve the process and usage of staff resources within an agreed quality and control framework.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Senior Manager in proactively addressing process concerns, ensuring that an appropriate level of focused resources is dedicated to this area.
• Coordinate, and execute as required, vendor settlements and tracking file execution on existing bank platforms.
• Perform Goods Received/Invoice Received reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Preparation and review of free-form payments (FFPs) upon request from SES business areas.
• Monitor effectiveness of invoice scanning process and ways to enhance its effectiveness.
• Perform periodical Internal Controls reviews and ensure control findings and weaknesses are promptly addressed.
• Generate any requested A/P reporting.

COMPETENCIES

• Able to give instructions clearly and allocate work fairly amongst the team members.
• Capable of working autonomously under time constraints with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise multiple tasks or projects.
• Responsive to internal and external business partners in addressing needs / queries.
• Written and oral fluency in English & Romanian.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant general accounting or specific accounts payable qualification.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable operation at a multinational operation, including minimum 3 years as a team lead.
• Strong process knowledge coupled with a good understanding of relevant accounting concepts.
• Supervisory skills – effective communication and leadership of a multi-cultural team.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Written and oral fluency in English & Romanian.
• Fluency in German, Spanish or Portuguese would be an advantage.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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