Requisition To Pay (Accounts Payable) Supervisor

Job Description

Oversee the Requisition to Pay (Accounts Payable) Team's operational performance and ensure excellent service delivery in accordance with the defined SLAs/KPIs. The Supervisor will also be working closely with the Global Process Owner to drive and deliver the Global Standard Process to streamline the Accounts Payable process and help drive process improvement projects and ensure team's compliance with internal controls. Supervisor will also drive strong working relationship with the stakeholders and GBS Management.

1. Drive operational excellence by providing guidance and support to the in-scope countries in delivering timely and accurate financial transactions for Requisition to Pay (Accounts Payable) including but not limited to:

• Accounts Payable Processing (PO, Non-POs, T&E)
• Payments
• Month-End Close
• Vendor Queries

2. Ensure compliance to the Group Financial Manual.

3. Implement global standard process.

4. Identify, facilitate, and implement process improvements.

5. Lead and drive the GBS Requisition to Pay (Accounts Payable) Team activities.

• Distribute the workload and supervise the team on daily basis.
• Manage HR matters (e.g. training, leaves monitoring, performance evaluation).
• Serve as the point of contact for issues escalation within P2P process.
• Organize and lead team meetings.
• Coordinate with other teams to resolve any issues and complete deliverables.
• Prepare operational KPIs and performance reports and report results to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationship with the countries and GPOs.
• Disseminate information to direct reports.
• Schedule regular touchpoint with FSSC Manager and Affiliates.
• Promote work life balance and ensure that team members are motivated.
• Create positive environment by living the SGS Values.
• Organize team engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance and Accountancy
• 8 to 10 years of experience in Requisition to Pay (Accounts Payable) function
• Focus on Analysis and Reporting
• Relevant shared service migration and operating experiences

Additional Information

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Deep understanding of end to end Requisition to Pay (Accounts Payable) process
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
• Collaboration and working together attitude
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage time to meet deadlines and timeframes

Intermediate level in MS Excel Knowledge of Oracle Business Suite - nice to have