Payment Team Lead

Responsibilities:

·       Supervise and guide a team of Accounts Payable clerks, offering training and support as needed.

·       Oversee the preparation and execution of electronic payments to vendors and suppliers.

·       Foster relationships with vendors and suppliers, quickly addressing any billing discrepancies or payment issues.

·       Reconcile accounts payable transactions to verify their accuracy and completeness.

·       Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable - payments

·       Identify opportunities to enhance and standardize processes within accounts payable - payments operations.

·       Ensure SOP’s and process flows are updated in a timely manner.

·       Coordinate requests from internal and external auditors.

·       Work with business partners to ensure needs are met

·       Work with all members of the S2P organization such as purchasing, vendor master data and supply chain to improve end to end processes.

·       Responsible to meet and exceed SLA’s

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·       At least 5 years' work experience in AP, preferably in a shared services environment, and at least 1-2 years of experience supervising a team of Accounts Payable staff.

·       Experience in process mapping, identifying process gaps, and initiating and implementing process improvements.

·       Knowledgeable in AP processes and compliance.

·       Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word).

·       Proficiency in bank platforms is a plus.

·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

·       Fluent English language communication skills required.

·       Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.