Accounts Payable Team Lead

Location: PH - Philippines - A5R0   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Dan Dave Alberto  
Sponsorship Available:  No
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the functional process of the Accounts Payable department by leading the Invoice Processing team including the development and implementation of procedures and methods to monitor work activities and ensure appropriate levels of resources; analyzing department budget to determine budget needs or reductions.
• Develops team members through coaching and feedback on results. Moves decisively on performance problems.
• Lead, mentor, and monitor the delivery of month-end account results to management within the agreed timeframe and in the required format.
• Lead manage monitor delivery of Invoice & AP Objectives based on the principles of superior customer service, continuous improvement and best practices. Maintains excellent relationships with internal customers to ensure mutual goals are achieved and up-to-date knowledge of best practices within the Accounts Payable environment.
• Delivery of reports to management, to include audit requirements both for internal and external auditors within the agreed timeframe and in the required format.
• Identifies areas of potential process improvement, and develops and enforces appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensures Vendor Terms are reflective of agreements and Company Policy through regular review and changes maintained on a timely basis.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree – Finance and Related Fields; Preferably CPA
• Minimum 3 years experience as an AP Lead in a high-volume transaction
• Minimum 3 years experience in coaching and leading people
• Minimum 5 years experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience with SAP and ERP Payables systems
• Experience in Payables Process Automation and Systems Solutions
• Previously worked in a high-volume environment - Vendor and transactional
• Previously lead medium size and diverse team
• Proven record of country migration into a Shared Service center
• Experience in handling Account Reconciliations and Settlements
• Detailed knowledge of Accounts Payable process (including the  intercompany) and problem-solving skills
• Solid financial analysis to include reconciliation of Intercompany & Account Payable related accounts
• High level of proficiency in various computer applications including Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong project and change management skills, familiarity with project management approaches and tools required
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written
• Strong people leadership skills, people development experience, proven ability to lead, motivate and train
• Detail-oriented, strong planning and workflow management, superb organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Interpersonal and relationship-building in an intercultural environment

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