AP Jr Manager

at  Nissan

The position of Jr Manager for accounts payable team, requires proven knowledge of accounting principles and an inherent ability to manage big amounts of operations focusing on effective and accurate records in a timely manner observing internal controls and cash flow guidance.
Day-to-day AP tasks throughout the month include, but are not limited to, working with cross-functional teams to ensure payment processing, reconcile internal records as well as external vendors and customers balances, ensures account reconciliations, audit participation, analysis of accounting situations, electronic accounting, cash flow forecast and variance explanations are justified, government requirement, Tax refunds and project involvement.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 3 years of experience in AP, Accounting, Finance or related role.
• Must have 3 years of experience in providing service to LATAM.
• Shared service experience is a plus
• Experience managing medium to large teams local and remotely.
• Negotiation experience is a plus
  Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel proficient), Strong experience with SAP
  Language: English Advanced

Portuguese- Nice to have.

• Ability to work competently in English with International counterparts.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Technical accounting and internal controls knowledge and experience.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Lead the simplification agenda by adoption of new technologies.
• Identify process improvements, launch or lead projects, and other tasks that are necessary in the course of business.
• Good written, oral and reading communication skills in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

• Ensure the reliable and efficient process of accounts payable on a timely basis.
• Provide management expertise and oversight in the improvement of performance personnel, organization, departmental processes, data integrity and the technology used in AP processes.
• Manage the performance of staff on all sub-processes through the AP operations, such as payment proposals, aging analysis, review of overdue accounts, account reconciliation, resolution with internal/external suppliers and others.
• Support the month end close process for accounts payable processes.
• Ensuring J-SOX processes and internal/external audit requirements are being followed within the teams.
• Managing, recommending, and implementing improvements to current processes to ensure ongoing compliance with company policies/procedures and local taxes regulations.
• Assisting Deputy Director and Sr. Manager in streamlining the AP processes to create efficiencies.
• Active support on improvement projects from the area, testing and data analysis.
• Managing relationship with customers giving first-rate customer service.
• Ensuring effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for accurate and detailed work and meeting established deadlines.
  Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related.