Role Summary:
As an Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor, you will lead a team within our Shared Service Center, focusing on end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payments, collections, and account reconciliations. You will ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors, manage vendor relationships, and maintain strict internal controls and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US-GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
Responsibilities:
Supervise the day-to-day work of the AP team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of high-volume invoices and payments.
Along with the process Subject Matter Expert and other teams, supervise the team to transition responsibilities from sites into the Shared Service center.
Coordinate month-end closing processes and perform account reconciliations under US-GAAP.
Work with site leadership and procurement to ensure accurate and controlled financial statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
Responsible for balancing team workload and ensuring month-end deadlines and other Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets are met for the team.
Help develop an environment and culture that supports the attraction and retention of quality talent, including mentorship and continuous coaching for team members.
Implement and maintain effective internal controls for the area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with FLS policies, US-GAAP, SOX, and local statutory laws.
Build a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency.
Work cross-functionally to ensure end-to-end processes operate effectively within the assigned area.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, resolving escalated issues promptly.
Ensure up-to-date process documentation and knowledge management for the team.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related economic/business studies.
5+ years of experience is required in Accounts Payable processes, with at least 2+ years in a Shared Service center environment.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop people.
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills in English.
Strong drive for action and proactivity in recognizing and resolving issues.
Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Preferred:
Continuous improvement mindset (LEAN Six Sigma is an advantage).