Procure to Pay Team Lead

About Us:

 

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

 

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups

About the role:

The Procure to Pay Team Lead will support the manager by directly supervising and coordinating activities of staff and ensure expectations set by business are delivered.  

Responsibilities:

• Supervising direct reports in their processing tasks assigned and ensuring effective delivery in accordance with the Service Level Agreements (SLA). Main BAUs that are currently overseen are:

            - Supplier Invoice Processing

            - Supplier Invoice Audit

            - Vendor & Query Management

            - Review and Resolution of Supplier Debit Balances

            - Operations (Posting and amendment of journal entries & supplier account reconciliations)

            - Perform AR-AP & Contra Netting Reconciliations

            - Expense reports processing & audit

            - Corporate credit card management

            - Query management

• Prepare and delegate specific requests (group mailbox or ticketing tool) tasks, contingency and strategic plans that will meet required business developments. 
• Review and approve processed transactions based on risk control matrix requirements.
• Oversee month end activities and ensure accurate and timely submission of reports.
• Ensure strict SOX controls and compliance and assist in internal and external audit and controls procedures.
• Handle and resolve escalated queries making sure that sound action points are correctly undertaken.
• Generate and review Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Service Level Agreements reporting which are timely submitted and coordinated with the business stakeholders.
• Assist and handle review, development and implementation of process improvements or changes within the key areas of Accounts Payable. Participate and perform special tasks and projects. 
• Address and evaluate job performance with staff. Arrange training and individual development plan. 

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy or Finance and/or equivalent courses. Certification of Public Accountancy is preferred, but not required.
• Length and Type of Job Relevant Experience:
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant Accounts Payable in a supervisory capacity, with five to six (5-6) years overall work experience, preferably from global shared services environments and/or multinational companies.
• Preferably with Oracle System, Adbook and/or Salesforce, Archimedes, CRM background but not required.

Core Competencies: 

• Attention to Detail - Ability to notice both minute and pertinent details of transactions, situations and documents; thorough and conscientious when performing work.
• Effective Communication – Can convey clear and convincing oral and written communication to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of information being presented. Uses appropriate strategies to gain genuine agreement and commitment.
• Customer Service – Ability to work with internal and external clients, assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve concerns, or satisfy their expectations; committed to providing quality products and services.
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Planning and Evaluating – Develops timelines and milestones, identifies priorities. Ability to organise work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Determine short- or long-term goals and strategies. Coordinate with other organisations or parts of the organisation to accomplish goals. Monitor progress and evaluate outcome communication to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of information being presented. Uses appropriate strategies to gain genuine agreement and commitment.
• Drive for Results – Consistently maintains high levels of productivity; Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• People Management - Clearly establishes and communicates expectations and accountabilities; monitors and evaluates performance; provides effective feedback and coaching; identifies development needs and helps employees address them to achieve optimal performance and gain valuable skills that will translate into strong performance in future roles.'

 

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

 

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

 

Further Information:

 

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.