AP Manager

Company Our client is a $1B chemical manufacturer with an international presence. They are looking for an AP Manager to help oversee a team working in the Piments segment of the company. Role

As an Accounts Payable Manager, your key responsibility is to oversee and ensure the accurate and timely processing of all invoices within the shared services department.

Environment/Context:

• Oversee the invoice processing for multiple corporate entities, ensuring precision and timeliness within SAP AP Workflow and adherence to the Delegation of Authority.

• Collaborate with vendors to promptly resolve queries and ensure timely payments.

• Efficiently meet deadlines and manage the Accounts Payable Professionals team.

Accountabilities:

1. Uphold the company Safety Principles.

2. Direct invoices to the appropriate department, ensuring accurate cost center, WBS elements, and GL account assignment following Company policy.

3. Supervise accurate posting of invoices in SAP and authorize within the Delegation of Authority.

4. Coordinate with the Procurement department for timely entry of goods and services to facilitate prompt processing and payment.

5. Oversee maintenance of supplier accounts, reconciliation to supplier statements, and resolution of any aged creditors.

6. Supervise the processing of business expenses for employees, ensuring compliance with the Delegation of Authority.

7. Collaborate with the Procurement team to oversee vendor master data in SAP.

8. Review open purchase orders for accuracy, currency, and payability.

9. Formulate payment proposals for timely payments, maximizing available credit terms.

10. Conduct Balance Sheet Assurance for accounts payables and reconcile relevant balance sheet accounts monthly.

11. Review aged creditor reports, ensuring timely resolution and leading discussions if needed.

12. Provide cash forecasting information for weekly and monthly cash flow reporting.

13. Collaborate with other functions to provide information and share knowledge.

14. Foster and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and organizations, including external auditors.

15. Participate in ad-hoc project teams to support company in achieving specific goals.

16. Handle any additional finance duties as they arise.

Dimensions:

• Supervision of the shared services department for 6 entities in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.

• Proficient in working with SAP AP Workflow.

• Highly numerate with a keen attention to detail.

• Proficient user of MS Excel with hands-on experience in spreadsheets.

• Effective communicator, both in writing and verbally, with strong negotiation skills.

• Strong organizational skills with a flexible approach.

• Ability to demonstrate extensive customer service experience.

• Proactive with strong interpersonal and communication skills for issue resolution and effective information presentation.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices, including intercompany transactions.

• Maintain a current and reconciled purchase ledger monthly.

• Facilitate the continued development of direct reports.