Accounting Team Leader (AP/AR Centre of Excellence, EMEA)

at  LandisGyr

Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. With sales of USD 1.7 billion in FY 2022, Landis+Gyr employs over 7,000 talented people across 30 countries and five continents.
For more than a century, we’ve been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape.
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Landis+ Gyr Group Accounting & Controlling function is looking for a seasoned finance professional specialised and experienced in international finance, notably Accounts Payable and Receivable who will supervise the team in their day-to-day activities ensuring timely and accurate execution of all the AP/AR/Intercompany activities such as invoice handling, payment allocation, cash collection, intercompany reconciliation etc. The supervisor will actively take part in transformation and standardization projects to maximize efficiency and offer leadership and coaching to motivate the team to perform their best performance. The role is associated with the Centre of Excellence based in Prague.

• As an AP/AR Team Lead you will take ownership of the AP and AR functions. This role will oversee the day-to-day work of a team to ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of the accounts payables and receivables ledgers. You will have the opportunity to build relationships across the business, recommend and undertake continuous system and process improvements and work actively with a team.
• Offer leadership, expertise, and direction to the AP/AR Specialists, empowering them to deliver prompt and precise financial services. Promote the growth mindset by providing coaching and mentoring. Motivate the team and develop talent within the department.
• Ensure positive employee experience by promoting an open, supportive, and inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls (Higbond, Internal Control System etc) and help addressing audit queries (both internal and external).
• Check and control the BSAR (Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation) file to ensure accuracy and completness of financial transactions.
• Manage resources and work planning function to allocate tasks within the team accordingly,
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager to set performance targets, identify risk and contribute to the execution of department’s strategy.
• Challenge, improve and streamline accounting processes to maximize efficiencies and eliminate time wasters. Actively take part in process harmonization and standardization projects.
• Ensure all required monthly processing is completed within the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA’s),
• Provide oversight of payment runs (including manual and urgent payments) and sign off money transfers in the banking system,
• Act as the contact point for engagement with the AR/AP function across the wider organisation
• Maintain relationship with internal and external stakeholders to faciliate effective communication and colaboration.