Accounting Teamlead – Account Payables (m/f/d)
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.
Your profile
* You have successfully completed a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field – ideally with a focus on Finance or Accounting.
* You bring several years of professional experience in accounts payable in an international environment, ideally with at least two years of leadership experience.
* You have in-depth knowledge of invoice verification, payment processing, and the relevant accounting and tax regulations.
* You are experienced in working with ERP systems – knowledge of SAP Business by Design, Vena, or comparable systems is a plus.
* You have an analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style, as well as a strong affinity for numbers.
* You possess excellent English skills, both written and spoken; additional languages such as Dutch, German, or French are a plus.
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