Director, Accounts Payable

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies for the Accounts Payable function, aligning with business objectives and financial goals.
• Team Management: Build, recruit, mentor, and encourage the accounts payable team to support the company’s vision and mission.
• Operational Oversight: Lead and direct employees to ensure balanced achievements in employee happiness, financial performance, compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Performance Analysis and Improvement: Develop operating plans, analyze data, and collaborate with the team to understand performance metrics and build improvement plans
• Change and Integration Initiatives: Lead change initiatives and regional integration efforts to optimize structure and support growth.
• Process and Technology Optimization: Assess business processes, propose efficient technology solutions, and ensure maximum efficiency of business systems.
• Collaborator Communication and Relationships: Plan and communicate changes clearly, establishing key relationships with partners, support teams, and vendors.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster an environment of continuous improvement through analytics, feedback, benchmarking, and training.
• Blocking Issues Management: Handle blocking issues and complex situations as they arise.
• Safety and Quality: Promote and maintain a safe and high-quality work environment.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Support ad hoc projects to align with business objectives and goals.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in leading complex organizations in a shared services environment with a strong technology and commercial orientation.
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in Director or above roles.
• Proficiency in the English language (verbal and written).
• Proven track record of leading and developing leaders in an Accounts Payable environment.
• Ability to prioritize and strategize business objectives.
• Experience leading virtual teams.
• Proficiency in establishing, building, and developing relationships with business partners.
• Ability to plan work and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience in managing budgets.

Benefits

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