Description

Role:

•            Oversee the accounts payable functions, including corporate, domestic, and foreign agent payables.

•            Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving complex A/P-related issues, ensuring compliance with vendor-payment terms.

•            Works with external departments, vendors, and foreign partners to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of payments.

•            Close monitoring of the A/P Aging, ensuring aged payables are resolved and proper review and reconciliation processes are in place.

•            Maintain documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management.

•            Monitors the AP Mailboxes to ensure appropriate processing times and resolution of issues.

•            Assist Accounts Payable Specialists on a daily basis with responsibilities to ensure adequate coverage and support for our internal and external customers.

•            Processing urgent A/P check, ACH debit or wire requests.

•            Assist with reconciling and counter-settling with foreign trade partners using various currencies.

Key Skills

•            Professional behavior: Represents the company in a reputable, ethical, and businesslike manner and complies with company operating procedures and requirements.

•            Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.

•            Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent communication skills. Ability to problem-solve. Attention to detail and accuracy a must.

•            Must be proactive with strong customer service skills, critical thinker, problem solver, able to be resourceful, organized, and detail & team oriented.

•            Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

•            Proven data entry proficiency with attention to detail and strong typing skills.

•            Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously under high pressure and within demanding time constraints.

•            Consistently reports for work as scheduled, on-time and ready/able to perform job responsibilities.

•            Proven ability to interact with all individuals within the organization and be able to communicate information to customers and vendors.

•            Discipline to implement and follow Standard Operating Procedures.

•            Team player able to build trust and prove dependability.

•            Aptitude to be cross-trained and contribute

•            Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related field

•            7+ years of experience in accounts payable

•            4+ years of experience in team handling

•            Understanding of AP process

•            Good accounting knowledge

•            Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook

•            Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and politely with clients

•            Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple

Education

Any Postgraduate