Team Lead, Account Payable

Job Overview

The purpose of this function is to correctly, timely and efficiently execute the Team Lead, Accounts Payable role for the administrations performed by the Global Shared Service Centre (GSSC) of E2open in Kuala Lumpur. The GSSC is performing the administration and accounting for several entities in Europe, North America and Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve PO and Non-PO invoices processed in multiple languages and currencies.
• Review and approve company credit card statements processed in accounting system and ensure timely payments.
• Review and approve journal entries, recurring entries, and reversing entries prepared by team members.
• Review and approve the new vendor requests submitted in company’s accounting system and ensure compliance to company’s procurement policy.
• Provides AP helpdesk to the organization in terms of process and queries related to payments and accounting.
• Review, analyze, and respond to external supplier inquiries and perform supplier statement of account reconciliations.
• Handle a team of accounts payable and cash management accountants and work closely with them towards achieving company goals and objectives.
• Generate various reports as may be required by business from Accounts Payable or Cash Management functions.
• Prepare or update desk manuals/ SOP’s for AP and CM functions. Ensure that all internal controls are documented and implemented in the process.
• Review reconciliations prepared by team for bank accounts and accounts payable ledgers.
• Provide the supporting documents as may be required during quarterly/ annual audits.
• Keeps information confidential.
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with local financial legal requirements.
• Work closely with local countries and other business partners ensure the AP and CM operation runs smoothly.
• Participate in the AP or CM projects in line with our company’s expansion
• Other ad-hoc tasks as and when arising in the nature of work.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Professional accounting qualification (LCCI, AAT, ACCA, etc) or a diploma in accounting.
• Prior experience in Shared Service Center environment with 5 to 7 years of A/P role experience with people management skill is preferred.
• Trustworthy with an eye for detail, full of integrity and able to handle a team.
• Familiarity with MS Office and ERP accounting programs
• Ability to read, write & speak other languages is an added advantage
• Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team
• Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired such as Microsoft Great Plains (GP), Concur, or Netsuite.
• Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, strong work ethic and adaptable