Accounts Payable Specialist responsible for timely processing of invoices and payments. Requires strong ERP and Excel skills with 5 years experience in accounts payable operations.
About the role
- Accounts Payable Team Lead at Givaudan overseeing AP operations and vendor management. Leading compliance, process improvements, and team development within finance operations.
Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and reconciliations
- Ensure processes comply with company policies, tax, and internal control requirements (e.g., SOP, audit standards)
- Monitor KPIs and service levels, proactively manage backlogs, and drive process improvements
- Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to team members to support their development
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and Business) to resolve issues efficiently
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and payment proposals for accuracy and compliance
- Support transition activities, automation initiatives, and other continuous improvement or project work
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or related finance operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role
- Experience in a shared service or multinational environment preferred
- Strong understanding of AP processes, 3-way matching, and invoice-to-pay cycles
- Proficiency in SAP (or other ERP systems e.g Esker) and good working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools
- Familiarity with tax compliance, withholding, and payment cycle controls across multiple countries (where applicable)
- An analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong customer focus, cross-cultural collaboration skills, and proven problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience, with the ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet tight deadlines while driving continuous improvement
- Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an added advantage
- Experience in digital finance tools or automation (OCR, RPA, etc.) will be beneficial
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
- A creative team environment that will inspire you
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