lead - Accounts Payable (ap)Dover Business Services Philippines Corporation

Summary Description:
Working with an emerging shared services organization, the AP Lead is responsible for leading and supporting a Dover business segment's processing of account payables. This role is responsible for managing a functional team of accounts payable analysts to ensure accurate and timely processing/handling of payables for a specified Dover business segment. As an AP Lead, you will also be responsible for investigating and correcting escalated issues while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. This role reports to the Manager, AP. This position is based in Cebu, Philippines.
Essential Responsibilities:
Invoice processing production management, including capacity and demand planning based on invoice inbox volume analysis
Maintain Supplier Relationships (timely payments)
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and Operating Companies
Month-end closing and balance sheet integrity activities
Internal and external performance reporting
Individual performance and career management (including hiring and terminations)
Responsible for supervising a small team of AP analysts
Continuous improvement leadership, including identification of process and system improvements
Partnering with the AP manager to support strategic initiatives
Partnering with related functions, such as Procurement and Vendor Data Management
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years' Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing context including:
1+ years in a shared services model preferred
1+ years supervisory experience
Experience managing data in large ERP systems, Oracle preferred
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (Ex: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Charts and Graphs etc.)
Lean training a plus
Demonstrated proficiency managing data in Microsoft Office (SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with suppliers, internal customers and coworkers.