Accounts Payable Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inbound documents (invoice) coming through multiple sources, including Ariba network, SAP S4 Hana, central mailbox, digital archive, and EDI
• Manage onshore and offshore Invoice processing teams
• Approve and post invoices in the system, verifying that invoice information is consistent with system information
• Reconcile payable reports each month to confirm that all amounts paid were accurate
• Perform PTP reconciliations, SOX controls and period end close activities
• Manage early payment requests with support of BPO, differentiating between rush payments and other early payment types
• Keep track of credits owed to the company and ensure all credits are properly applied to vendor payments
• Liaise with vendor, in case vendor master data updates are required to issue remittance advice
• Manage vendor onboarding process including vendor onboarding checks
• Assist in internal/external audit
• Address vendor inquiries
• Assist in extracting information for month-end reporting
• Participate in ad hoc projects in other areas as needed
• Settle rush payments within targeted time frame

Key Accountabilities:

• Liaise with LATAM affiliates and business partners
• Manage inbound documents
• Manage payment process
• Address vendor inquiries and disputes

Qualification & Requirements

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role in accounting or a related financial role in a shared service environment
• 2+ years of experience in invoicing, collections, and customer credit functions in a high transaction volume organization
• Knowledgeable on full cycle AP and/or PTP processes
• Strong work-ethic and a self-starter who proactively seeks out new solutions
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects working well under pressure
• Detail oriented

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of LATAM AP processes
• Fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge of SAP S4 Hana, Ariba, and VIM Open Text
• Experience with continuous improvement (TQM, Six Sigma, LEAN or similar process measurement and analysis techniques)

Benefits

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