Job Description
Main Accountabilities
- Oversee the entire accounts payable process operated by third party service provider, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Align, implement and ensure compliance with Unilever’s global accounts payable policies and process models.
- Ensure and assist with the month, quarter and Year end period closing processes.
Reporting and analytics
- Ensure accurate and timely internal reporting for both statutory and internal reporting of the Accounts payables.
- Lead and review Payables forecasting for UAPL across the short, medium and long-term and planning relevant funding requirements.
Governance and Compliance
- Lead monthly reviews with third party service providers to ensure quality delivery of outsourced operations and to progress on the agreed continuous improvement initiatives to deliver best in class process
- Maintain policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over Accounts payables operations.
- Responsible for the compliance to Controls related to Accounts payables as listed in the Global Financial Control framework (GFCF) and the simplification of the actual operation of controls.
Future fitting and digitalizing AP
- Streamline and continuously improve to simplify the AP processes-proactively identifying and closing gaps and increasing efficiency. Collaborate with other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve payment processes.
- Lead or be involved in Global projects affecting AP activities.
Candidate Profile
Responsible for Accounts Payables operations and governance, the candidate must possess the necessary accounting qualifications and past exposure to Accounts Payables operations and is expected to have 5 years+ of holistic experience in different aspects of Finance and Accounting. The candidate must possess strong quantitative abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills. They are strategic, analytical thinkers who are driven by results and can innovate and develop creative financial solutions.
Experience Required
- Prior experience in Accounts Payables is key
- Working knowledge of SAP and experienced in working in an SAP environment.
- Additional experience in Compliance/Audit roles is beneficial.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, power pivots, visualizations, etc).
Soft Skills
- A high degree of integrity, personal self-discipline and a strong work ethic.
- Strong communication skills and ability to respond and deliver under pressure
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude and open mind.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate at all levels within the organization