team lead, Accounts Payable operations and reportingSunPower Philippines Limited - ROHQ

SUMMARY:
The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for the Accounts Payable Operations and Reporting end to end processes for various locations catered by the shared services in the Philippines. This role is also responsible for providing supervision to AP Operations team and analyzing business requirements and determining the most efficient process to meet KPI's. The role has primary ownership of driving project deliverables for AP Operations and reporting process areas such as Invoice Processing for Vendors, Supplier and Internal Customers, Issue Resolutions, Reporting and Compliance & Controls. This role is also working closely with the key business stakeholders to drive all aspects of issue resolution and process enhancements, coordinate with IT support including user acceptance testing and results. Focus areas include:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Defining and measuring metrics and key performance objectives that address capability development, business adoption, and business outcome achievement
Supervises reviews and validates all daily, weekly, monthly AP transactions of the shared services team and its internal and external customers
Monthly, quarterly and annual close of AP module in Oracle
Reviews weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual account reconciliation analysis on A/P transactions against the GL including proper accrual of invoices and expenses
Supervising and coordinating data cleanup activities as applicable
Lead coordination with the Purchasing Team on a daily, weekly, monthly or as need basis to ensure efficient flow of AP process and vendors are paid on a timely manner
Ensures proper coordination of the month-end close procedures with various business units
Attends to various meetings with the vendors and suppliers to maintain good business relationship.
Attends to quarterly/semi-annual and annual interim and external audits and ensure compliance
Ensures SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) compliance for Accounts Payable transactions.
Initiate policy changes as necessary to business requirements
Coordination with IT and Oracle team changes required in the system which includes change request documentation and coordination and evaluation of user acceptance testing
Participating in Sarbanes Oxley readiness including testing of controls
Performs other duties may be assigned
Skills:
Analytical and keen to details
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power point and Word and an experience with Oracle and various AP automated platforms
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
Very good people management skills, including recruiting, mentoring, and career development
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Outstanding verbal and written communication
Team-oriented and win-win attitude
Requirements:
BS degree in Accounting, preferably a CPA
With 3 - 5 years working experience in handling/managing accounts payable transactions and other related accounting activities in a multi-national environment.
Proven experience in various Accounting areas like GL, Fixed Asset, Treasury, Payroll, AR, AP (3 to 5 years)
Relevant experience in US GAAP & IFRS accounting and reporting, SOX Compliance & Controls
Can work well at different levels of the organization
Can comfortably lead medium sized team (at least 5-7)
Willing to work in Laguna and amenable to work on night shift schedule
Hands on experience in task migration project will be a plus
Familiarity and successful working experience using key process excellence and quality principles such as Six Sigma, 8D, and, Process Enterprise.