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YOUR MISSION:
The primary role of the Manager, Finance is to oversee the Accounts Payable Function, design and implement processes across countries, drive automation and process efficiency, and ensure compliance with financial and governance controls.
Task 1: Lead the daily payable function. Ensure that vendor payments, employee advances and claims are managed in line with company policies, standard operating procedures and authorization matrix.
Task 2: Develop and maintain comprehensive AP process documentation, including process maps, document archiving, and responsibilities to ensure clarity and consistency of implementation among operations team.
Task 3: Assist in treasury management Disbursements are managed efficiently, and liquidity planning is line with business requirement; liaise directly with banks and Global Treasury
Task 4: Support the Finance team during month end closing by providing reports on accruals, AP aging, and planned disbursements.
Task 5: Partner with Finance process owners and cross-functional teams to identify pain points and gaps; and design and implement continuous improvement in Zoho (Expense Reporting & AP Module tool) and ERP system to support business needs.
Task 6: Build and maintain a strong AP team, provide coaching, feedback and performance management to direct reports, define and monitor KPIs to ensure delivery of functional roles.
YOUR TALENT:
Education: Degree in Accounting
Professional Skills:
- 10+ Years in Finance and Accounting
- Shared Services Experience preferred
- Has experience leading a team (5 years of management exp)
IT Skills:
- Advanced Excel skills
- Advanced PowerPoint skills
- SAP knowledge
Functional Skills:
- Deep understanding of Core AP Operations and related system such as Zoho and SAP
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
