Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Job Overview 综述:
**Job Summary**:
The Accounts Payables Supervisor for the responsible for specific regions and/or portfolios is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments. This position also plays a key role in leading, mentoring, and developing a team of accounts payable professionals, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities 职责:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Accounts Payable Management**:

- Lead and manage the accounts payable function for the responsible for specific regions and/or portfolios, ensuring all vendor payments are processed accurately and on time in SAP S4 HANA.
- Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve discrepancies to ensure timely payments and optimal cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, and assist with audits and SOX compliance requirements.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance) and external vendors to resolve payment issues or queries.
- ** People Management**:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounts payable professionals, providing guidance on day-to-day operations, best practices, and process improvements.
- Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Provide training and support to team members, ensuring their growth and development in accounts payable processes and systems.
- Create and manage a positive and motivating work environment that drives high performance and employee satisfaction.
- ** Process Improvement & Reporting**:

- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function.
- Review and analyze AP metrics, identifying trends, and making recommendations to senior management to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on accounts payable performance, including outstanding payables, cash flow impact, and process improvement initiatives.
- ** Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Work closely with other finance teams (e.g., accounting, treasury) to ensure seamless coordination of accounts payable activities.
- Serve as the point of contact for the RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIFIC REGIONS AND/OR PORTFOLIOS region for escalations related to accounts payable inquiries and concerns.
- ** Compliance & Controls**:

- Ensure adherence to local, regional, and responsible for specific regions and/or portfolios financial regulations and accounting standards.
- Monitor compliance with internal controls to mitigate risk and prevent fraud or errors within the accounts payable processes.

Qualifications 要求:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial systems, and controls.
- Knowledge on SAP or S/4 HANA and Open Text.
- Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with ERP systems Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Excellent communication written and oral, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience working in the EMEA or NAFTA region or multinational companies.
- Knowledge of local tax regulations (e.g., VAT, withholding taxes) and compliance requirements for the region.
- Continuous improvement mindset with experience in driving process enhancements.