Supervisor - Accounts Payable - UK
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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:
You're open: we are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: we approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people - we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work
Scale and opportunity - we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work - unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.
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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.