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Process Lead - Invoice Processing 

 

JOB PURPOSE:

 

The Capability Community Lead provides leadership support to the Invoice Processing (IP) team to ensure high quality, accurate and timely Source-to-Pay process related transactions. Leads a team of associates and experts and ensures the team’s all-time required performance measured with defined KPIs. This involves coaching and monitoring of workloads and allocation of tasks amongst the team, ensuring that key tasks are undertaken on time. As a CCL, formerly known as Process Lead, you additionally receive coaching and guidance from other Capability Community Leads.

 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Supplier account partnering for high/critical business impact and maximized user experienceResponsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions by leading, managing and motivating a team of Associates/accountants and Accounting Process ExpertsProvide visionary guidance, coach and lead a cross-trained and multi-skilled, proactive team to deliver high-quality process performanceMaintain good communication lines with business partnersLead a team of at least fifteen (15) accountants including employee training and development; managing group workload and establishing priorities; ensuring existing policies and procedures are followed.As a capability community lead, provide leadership and direction to the team to ensure high performance delivery and foster collaboration; discuss best practices among the team and streamline activities by leveraging with other S2P Teams. Provide thoughtful analysis and recommendations to foster dialogue with business leaders to make informed decisions based on trends, performance and future projectionsEnsure the team of this community operates within its license to operate by maintaining compliance with regulatory, audit requirements and internal/external controls.

 

 

WHO YOU ARE:

 

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or relevant field Several years / 2+ years of experience in accounting (preferably Accounts Payable) / Procurement operations / Finance / Shared Service OrganizationPeople Management Experience of 0-2 years - Coaching, performance appraisals, personal development Profound technical knowledge of General Accounting and International Accounting Standards is a plusCertified Accountant with knowledge of IFRS or equivalent job experience is a plusSound knowledge of SAP modules Comprehensive knowledge of Bayer tools (E.g. SNOW, vendor invoice management system Smart Pay).Very good communication (internal and external) and presentation skills. Ability to lead and drive discussions in an international context. Ability to collaborate and drive value adding initiatives/projects in a highly intercultural environment.Ability to drive innovation and process improvements. (Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage)An open and creative problem solver; Pro-active personality for a good overview and an eye for qualityCapability to anticipate change and prepare his/her team for smooth transition by planning, setting expectations and clear communicationsProficiency in MS OfficeEnglish: fluent in speech and writing; any other language is beneficial

 

 

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  YOUR APPLICATION   

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