Accounts Payable/travel & entertainment manager | spanish accountLear Automotive Services (Netherlands) B.V. - Philippine Branch

Duties & Responsibilities:
Manages day to day operations for Accounts Payable and Travel and Entertainment reimbursement process.
Manages monthly closing activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions.
Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, for accounts payable and T&E functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
Selects and hires employees for AP/T&E Department. Trains, motivates and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
Developing and reviewing metrics for Accounts Payable and T&E (Service Level Agreements and KPIs)
Oversees strong and efficient implementation of policies and procedures in accordance to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Ensures proper financial governance (security and control, integrity and traceability of data) are achieved to meet external and internal audit requirements.
Responsible for building long term customer relationships and ensuring satisfaction levels are achieved through effective communication with business partners.
Leads the resolution for issues/disputes encountered within the Department.
Serves as a point of contact for all systems implementations/enhancements/project initiatives interfacing AP & T&E processes/systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field. CPA/MBA is a plus factor
3-5 years' experience in the same field in a Shared Services industry
Must have solid AP/T&E system experience
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting clients, vendors and upper management
Excellent leadership qualities
Excellent communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Highly analytical and with solid problem solving skills
Highly proficient in computer and business solution software
Spanish language skill is required