Job Description:
We are now looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader - German Speaker for Airbus GBS.
Responsibilities - your mission
Business Operations Management
* Support and assist the Accounting Services Manager on management dimensions (assessment salary increase, promotion, management of competencies, training, development)
* Responsible for the AP team operational performance
* Propose recommendations and supervise the implementation of Accounts Payable policies and procedures
* Propose and implement process harmonization and standardization between the different legal entities and promote an end to end Procure to Pay approach
* Escalate back-office issues related to the AP process and applications
* Prepare reporting:
* KPIs to internal customers and stakeholders to display process performance
* Propose mitigation actions with internal customer and other stakeholders
* Ensure strict compliance with Finance, AP, Purchasing, and Supply Chain policies and procedures
* Propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Operations
* Monitor incoming invoice flows from suppliers
* Ensure payment of invoices in due time that respect full conformance with internal and external requirements
* Internal customer and external supplier query/claim resolution on a timely basis, including supporting to litigation topics
* Investigate and resolve blocking invoices issues
* Supervise Vendor Statement Reconciliations (VSRs)
Customer service and relationship
* Build and sustain a robust relationship with internal customers
* Be a focal point for customer relationships
* Work in close collaboration with internal customers to identify and implement solutions for problems encountered on a daily basis
Project management
* Support the Accounting Services manager on special projects (i.e systems evolution)
Requirements - our ideal candidate will have
* Accounting / Accounts Payable background and a minimum of 8 to 10 years of professional experience in a commercial or industrial environment involving tight deadlines
* Team management experience
* Experience in escalating issue resolution, team building, training and team support.
* Good communication skills, rigor, conscientious
* Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks, build strong cross functional relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization,
* Proven ability to work in a team and independently
* Systems and tools – working knowledge of SAP desirable with a strong desire to develop further
* Languages: Fluent in German and English.
Benefits - what’s in it for you
* Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
* A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
* A modern office, well connected to public transportation.
* A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
* An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Portugal SA
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Entry Level
Job Family:
Transactional Accounting