[Hiring] P2P Team Lead @AkzoNobel

Role Description

The Team Lead I2P is responsible for managing a team of multiple A/P specialists, as well as the timely reviewing and processing of payables. He/she owns full cycle accounts payable process including:

• Vendor set-up
• Collaborating with operations
• Managing purchase order workflow process including payment approval
• Vendor management

Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing I2P operational activities that result in the legal entity statements and statutory reporting in a region, covering multiple BUs
• Coordinating and assigning work to analysts to conform to monthly cycle and ad hoc requirements
• Monitoring performance and conforming to service delivery cycle and internal control requirements
• Acting as a linking pin to plant/site controllers and accounting controllers in the field of I2P
• Involving specialists in specific accounting topics where specific/deep knowledge is required
• Identifying improvements and initiating improvement projects
• Providing and monitoring development plans for the team members

Manages and monitors accounts payable team and is responsible for all payable transactions. Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by:

• Positive leadership
• Strong team orientation

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Initiates contact with various programs and units within the agency, vendors, state agencies, and district offices regarding payments and develops solutions for accounts payable discrepancies. Serves as liaison in responding to accounts payable inquiries for:

• Solution of routine payment problems
• Information or interpretation from third parties, such as various programs or units within the agency, vendors, government entities, or auditors

Maintains vendor file information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent
• Financial and business analytical skills with the ability to analyze data for business decisions in a timely manner
• Procure to Pay (E2E) expertise with more than 5 years
• Experience in managing teams for more than 5 years
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a remote environment from a global level whilst continuously retaining ‘an eye’ for the details
• Communication and change management skills
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (certification will be considered a plus)
• Ability to gather facts and analyze problems in depth; offer potential solutions
• Ability to manage and coordinate with the team deadlines

Benefits

• Inclusive and respectful workplace
• Commitment to diversity and training on Unconscious Bias
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability

Company Description

At AkzoNobel, we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.