Supervisor - Accounts Payable - UK

What you'll be doing:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor team performance against established goals and KPIs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Address and resolve employee issues and concerns promptly and effectively.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage team schedules.

P2P Process Oversight:

• Oversee the entire Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, from purchase requisition to payment disbursement.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the P2P cycle.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Purchasing, Receiving, Finance) to ensure smooth P2P operations.

Compliance and Controls:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in accounting regulations and best practices.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify trends and anomalies in accounts payable data and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide timely and accurate information to management as requested.

Problem Solving and Issue Resolution:

• Serve as a point of escalation for complex accounts payable issues.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and other problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.

System Management:

• Work with IT and other departments to maintain and improve the accounts payable system.
• Participate in system upgrades and implementations.

Troubleshoot system-related issues and provide support to team members.

What you'll need:

• Location - Chennai (WFO)
• UK Shift - 1.30PM onwards
• Minimum 10-12 years of experiencing in P2P team
• Strong Team handling experience (minimum 2-5yrs experience) 
• Preferred experience in SSC/Media/Advertising
• Strong communication skills for negotiation & reconciliation
• Self-motivated
• Flexible attitude to achieve results.
• Calm under pressure.

Who you are: