IP Global Ops Capability Comm Lead

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IP Global Ops Capability Comm Lead 

JOB PURPOSE

The Capability Community Lead provides leadership support to the Invoice Processing (IP) team to ensure high quality, accurate and timely Source-to-Pay process related transactions. Leads a team of associates and experts and ensures the team's all-time required performance measured with defined KPIs. This involves coaching and monitoring of workloads and allocation of tasks amongst the team ensuring that key tasks are undertaken on time.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier account partnering for high/critical business impact and maximized user experience
• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions by leading, managing and motivating a team of Associates/accountants and Accounting Process Experts
• Provide visionary guidance, coach and lead a cross-trained and multi-skilled, proactive team to deliver high-quality process performance
• Maintain good communication lines with business partners
• Lead a team of at least fifteen (15) accountants including employee training and development; managing group workload and establishing priorities; ensuring existing policies and procedures are followed.
• As a capability community lead, provide leadership and direction to the team to ensure high performance delivery and foster collaborations; discuss best practices among the team and streamline activities by leveraging with other S2P Teams. Provide thoughtful analysis and recommendations to foster dialogue with business leaders to make informed decisions based on trends, performance and future projections
• Ensure the team of this community operates within its license to operate by maintaining compliance with regulatory, audit requirements and internal/external controls.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or relevant field
• Several years / 3+ years of experience in accounting (preferably Accounts Payable) / Procurement operations / Finance / Shared Service Organization
• People Management Experience of min 2-3 years - Coaching, performance appraisals, personal development
• Profound technical knowledge of General Accounting and International Accounting Standards is a plus
• Certified Accountant with knowledge on IFRS or equivalent job experience is a plus
• Sound knowledge of SAP modules
• Comprehensive knowledge of Bayer tools (E.g. SNOW, vendor invoice management system SmartPay).
• Very good communication (internal and external) and presentation skills. Ability to lead and drive discussions in an international context.
• Ability to collaborate and drive value adding initiatives/projects in a highly intercultural environment.
• Ability to drive innovation and process improvements. (Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage)
• An open and creative problem solver; Pro-active personality for a good overview and an eye for quality
• Capability to anticipate change and prepare his/her team for smooth transition by planning, setting expectations and clear communications
• Proficient in MS Office
• English: fluent in speech and writing; any other language is beneficial

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