Your mission
- You will take on the professional leadership of the international Accounts Payable team and ensure efficient and high-quality accounts payable operations.
- You are responsible for the proper execution of all accounts payable processes across multiple international entities.
- You manage and monitor the posting of incoming invoices, outgoing payments, payroll runs, and the management of open items in compliance with legal requirements and internal guidelines.
- You and your team serve as key contacts for internal departments and external suppliers regarding invoice, payment, and booking inquiries.
- You analyze liabilities and payment flows, identify optimization potential, and initiate appropriate measures to improve relevant KPIs, liquidity planning, and payment processes.
- You further develop processes, policies, and controls in the accounts payable area and ensure their consistent implementation.
- You are responsible for the posting and continuous improvement of the travel expense and corporate credit card process – including reconciliations, accounting, and optimization of existing tools and workflows.
- You actively contribute to the optimization and automation of our AP processes as well as the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems and tools.
- You support month-end and year-end closings, particularly through reconciliation of AP accounts, accruals, and intercompany liabilities.
- You collaborate closely with internal departments (e.g. AR/G&L team, Procurement, Controlling, Group Accounting, Legal) and external partners such as suppliers and auditors.
- You ensure that all activities within the Accounts Payable area comply with legal requirements, corporate policies, and compliance standards.
- You report directly to the Director of Accounting & Group Accounting.