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The role ensures the efficient and accurate processing and settlement of vendor invoices, in compliance with audit regulations and internal controls. This includes regular reconciliations, such as GR/IR (Goods Received/Invoice Received analysis) to maintain accurate financial records.\nThe incumbent is responsible for making sure that all A/P processes are thoroughly understood, properly trained, and effectively executed within the team, with work distribution optimized to handle the workload efficiently. Additionally, the role involves managing queries from internal and external business partners with prompt and accurate responses, while also ensuring that recurring internal audit controls are followed to uphold the integrity and transparency of financial transactions.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS\nEnsure smooth and consistent running of the vendor processing and settlement operations for all in-scope entities.\nTrain, motivate, and supervise the A/P staff to create a high-performance team.\nEnsure both internal and external supplier issues are promptly and appropriately addressed.\nFollow a set of operational metrics used in monitoring performance and internal and external benchmarks, and work to continually improve the process and usage of staff resources within an agreed quality and control framework.\nWork closely with the Accounts Payable Senior Manager in proactively addressing process concerns, ensuring that an appropriate level of focused resources is dedicated to this area.\nCoordinate, and execute as required, vendor settlements and tracking file execution on existing bank platforms.\nPerform Goods Received/Invoice Received reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.\nPreparation and review of free-form payments (FFPs) upon request from SES business areas.\nMonitor effectiveness of invoice scanning process and ways to enhance its effectiveness.\nPerform periodical Internal Controls reviews and ensure control findings and weaknesses are promptly addressed.\nGenerate any requested A/P reporting.\nCOMPETENCIES\nAble to give instructions clearly and allocate work fairly amongst the team members.\nCapable of working autonomously under time constraints with limited supervision.\nPositive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise multiple tasks or projects.\nResponsive to internal and external business partners in addressing needs / queries.\nWritten and oral fluency in English & Romanian.\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE\nRelevant general accounting or specific accounts payable qualification.\nMinimum 8 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable operation at a multinational operation, including minimum 3 years as a team lead.\nStrong process knowledge coupled with a good understanding of relevant accounting concepts.\nSupervisory skills - effective communication and leadership of a multi-cultural team.\nOTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS\nWritten and oral fluency in English & Romanian.\nFluency in German, Spanish or Portuguese would be an advantage.\n\nSES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. 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