account payable Team LeadGlobal Process Manager Inc.

• Minimum 5-8 years of years relevant work experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related accounting field or equivalent experience
• Effective written & verbal communication
• Strong attention detail and commitment to quality
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Motivated, self-directed and able to work under pressure and simultaneously manage numerous deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple demands, establish priorities and effective time management
• Strong interpersonal skills and credibility
• Ability to motivate/ manage staff and develop interactive working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 ERP system will be an advantage
As an Accounts Payable Team Lead within Wrist's Finance Shared Services team, the candidate will work with the Finance Shared Services Accounts Payable team and Local Business team to manage the activities and functions around accounts payables to ensure timely completion of daily activities, efficient system processing and adherence to policies and procedures -
· Manage, monitor and perform day-to-day processing of Accounts Payable transactions
· Monitor Accounts Payable related metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operational decision making
· Continuously improve Accounts Payable process through standardization and automation initiatives to ensure team, tools and processes are supporting and enabling the Company's growth
· Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with and adherence to internal controls and policies and procedures
· Resolve, communicate and escalate issues to Regional Process Owner and/or Head of Finance (WSC)
· Develop, evaluate, and provide regular and routine feedback to team members regarding performance, service levels and KPIs
· Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective communication is maintained within the team and externally
· Coordinate with other units/departments to facilitate requests, resolve workflows or production issues
The AP Team Lead is expected to meet the Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements and performance metrics established.
The Accounts Payable Team Lead will work with -
• Local business teams -
o Work with Accounts Payable Regional Process Owners for Europe and WNA on day-to-day basis to ensure prioritization and timely delivery of required tasks
o Escalate issues of concern to Accounts Payable Regional Process Owners for Europe and WNA
• Accounts Payable Analyst -
o Set KPIs, monitor performance of direct reports and provide coaching on accomplishing goals
o Direct the AP team, overseeing staff assignments, training, workload evaluation and daily processing
o Investigate escalated issues and concerns and resolve with respective teams
o Performs personnel responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, planning resource needs within the unit to ensure the most qualified candidates are selected