As an Accounts Payable Coordinator, you play a key role in managing and optimizing our AP team and processes. You combine your experience with leadership skills, process improvement expertise, and a collaborative spirit. Your key responsibilities:
- You are a connecting force within the team, working closely with operational departments to achieve optimal results. You will take functional responsibility for two colleagues within Accounts Payable.
- Process Optimization: Together with the Head of Accounting and Finance Manager, you will streamline and improve local processes, especially given the upcoming renewal of accounting systems. You will play a crucial role in the change management that comes with this transition.
- Invoice Processing: You ensure the flawless and efficient processing of incoming invoices and provide extra support during month-end closings to guarantee the accuracy of the financial data.
- Financial Management: You monitor bank statements and ensure timely payments. Additionally, you are the point of contact for the treasury department regarding zero balancing and cash forecast data.
- Relationship Management: You build strong, effective relationships with internal departments and external partners to ensure everyone is aligned.
- Compliance & SOX: You ensure that all AP processes comply with internal regulations and SOX requirements.
- Vendor Management: You maintain solid working relationships with vendors and ensure smooth collaboration with managers and operational teams.
- Dispute Resolution: When invoice issues arise, you take the lead in resolving them. You handle escalations from suppliers and operational teams with care and efficiency.
- Follow-up: You promptly and effectively resolve non-approved or unresolved invoices, always aiming for process improvement.
- Month and Year-End Closing: You support month- and year-end closings by estimating provisions and reconciling accounts payable.