Accounts Payable and Master Data Team Lead

Tasks

• Manage team performance, drive continuous improvements in and perform the following areas: invoice processing, T&E/corporate & p-card reimbursement, payments processing & master data management processes
• Build a standalone master data (customer, vendor, finance master) management function/process, drive optimization and clean-up initiatives.
• Maintain a solid master data environment in SAP/Netsuite with adequate controls and links to the source of truth systems
• Act as the key linking pin between internal/external stakeholders, systems, and the SSC teams
• Drive to implement best practice processes within the SSC that can be replicated across other finance teams in the business. SSC should be seen as the leader in how processes are undertaken across the business.
• Design, Implement and Deliver best practice AP & MD policies, processes, and procedures
• Design, implement and operate internal controls to the highest standards
• Act as leader / key contributor in projects and ensure impacts on team and processes are understood and processes are established
• Oversee daily activities of the team and ensure timely and accurate delivery, response to issues/questions
• Train & develop team, manage performance
• Ensure cross-training is completed to enable back-ups so tasks are appropriately resourced.
• Perform the month-end closing process and reconciliation of accounts payable ledger
• Support the AP team’s activities by providing technical guidance and practical input where required.
• Standardize month-end processes across the markets supported by the SSC.
• Identify bottlenecks in processes and remove these with support from Finance Managers, and Group Financial Controller.
• Work closely with the Tax function to complete the filings for unclaimed property for all states

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