Accounting Manager

Education Background | Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance | ---|---|--- Work Experience | 8+ years in Procure to Pay process of which 3-5 years managerial/ leadership experience. Prior experience in Ariba, ERP systems and Excel must have | Key Responsibilities | Roles and Responsibilities: * In depth Knowledge of overall Procurement function, Purchasing principle, Vendor Management, month end and reconciliation activities. * Manages a staff of professional-level team members or manages a team through lower-level supervisors. * Works within general policies and management guidance, independently determining approach to manage daily operations. * Provides guidance and technical advice, becoming actively involved as necessary. * Ensures the highest level of support, technical detail and communications is provided in an efficient and courteous manner to stakeholders. * Ensure 100% achievement of Process KRA’s and timely processing of tasks. * Vendor Management, as required & communication with key suppliers. * Ensure all processes activities are in accordance with Company’s Policy and Internal Controls are in place to minimize/ eliminate the errors, audit and review work for accuracy and compliance. * Serves as liaison between team, requestor, leadership, and various other support team. * Handle Internal, Transactional and Statutory audits. * Identifies opportunities for improvement; recommends possible training opportunities. * Provides input into goal setting and provides performance feedback. Job Requirements: * Advanced influencing and communication skills * Advanced Stakeholder Management skills and leadership capabilities. * Models excellent analytical / problem solving skills. * Excellent organizational and time management skills. * Ability to develop comprehensive and complex operational and strategic plans.