Procure to Pay Team Lead

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

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About the role:

The Procure to Pay Team Lead will support the manager by directly supervising and coordinating activities of staff and ensure expectations set by business are delivered.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervising direct reports in their processing tasks assigned and ensuring effective delivery in accordance with the Service Level Agreements (SLA). Main BAUs that are currently overseen are:

Supplier Invoice Processing

Supplier Invoice Audit

Vendor & Query Management

Review and Resolution of Supplier Debit Balances

Operations (Posting and amendment of journal entries & supplier account reconciliations)

Perform AR-AP & Contra Netting Reconciliations

Expense reports processing & audit

Corporate credit card management

Query management

• Prepare and delegate specific requests (group mailbox or ticketing tool) tasks, contingency and strategic plans that will meet required business developments.
• Review and approve processed transactions based on risk control matrix requirements.
• Oversee month end activities and ensure accurate and timely submission of reports.
• Ensure strict SOX controls and compliance and assist in internal and external audit and controls procedures.
• Handle and resolve escalated queries making sure that sound action points are correctly undertaken.
• Generate and review Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and Service Level Agreements reporting which are timely submitted and coordinated with the business stakeholders.
• Assist and handle review, development and implementation of process improvements or changes within the key areas of Accounts Payable. Participate and perform special tasks and projects.
• Address and evaluate job performance with staff. Arrange training and individual development plan.

What's in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leaves, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical & dental), and company match and enhanced family leave packages. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information:

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.