Algemene informatie vacature:
- De functie
The AP Manager reports directly to the Snr Finance Manager FSSC EMEAI and is responsible for coordination of all activities in the accounts payable function. Sitting as a member of the Shared Services Leadership Team, he/she will have an active role in delivering the best in practices of FSSC Operating Model. The role will ensure that regional AP processes are accurate, complete and in accordance with country requirements, corporate policies and industry practices. The role will also manage and supervise an AP team within the FSSC. Further, it is expected that the role will assess all activities performed by the AP team and transition accordingly certain processes to a 2nd office location in Mumbai, India. The role will also drive continuous improvements in the department through standardization, harmonization and automation.
It is also expected that the role will support the Senior Finance Manager EMEAI with a range of strategic change initiatives across the current AP function and make a step towards a P2P function. The role will undertake business change agent position to drive that transition and delivery of quick win opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on position, and the successful candidate will be an analytical problem solver who possesses excellent communication and strong technical skills.
It is also expected that he/she will have vast experience in system projects such as ERP upgrades, customization, system insight, etc.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manager and team leader of the EMEA AP Team. Manages the activities of a fast pace Accounts Payable organization, based in The Netherlands and in India.
- Acts as liaison between/within Finance and other functional areas within/outside the Company to meet information needs and company priorities.
- Oversee AP monthly end close processes accurately and timely, incl. the preparation of accruals and review of month end issues.
- Initiates, promotes, and support continuous improvement ideas (process, output, timing, etc.).
- Serves as a project lead for transformational activities that take place within the Shared Service Center and involve Accounts Payables.
- Develop the vendor management function, drive efficiency and saving initiatives.
- Develop performance metrics for AP department & communicate key strategy messages to the stakeholders.
- Take an active role in Global Finance projects and initiatives that impact AP scope.
- De functie-eisen
- BSc / MSc degree in accounting or relate field
- Proven experience in a similar role within an international operating company, preferably in a shared service center environment
- Decent knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP) in relation to Accounts Payable processes
- Good understanding of internal control concepts
- Staff management skills in an international and agile organization
- Experienced in transformation projects
- Ability to build good relationships with internal and external stake holders
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment (US listed company)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed software skills (MS Office suit, Oracle, HFM)
- Trouble shooter with a “hands on, can-do mentality”, commitment to ethical behavior
- Willingness to travel where required
- Positive mindset and structural way of approaching challenges
Profile
- Cultural sensitive, comfortable within a wide umbrella of different cultures and habits
- Good communicator – written and verbal
- Persistent
- Results-oriented
- Team player
- Hands-on mentality and eye for the details
- Able to do operations tasks when needed