Head of Global Accounts Payable & TEM at Novonesis

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Global Process Ownership, SAP VIM, Concur System Expertise, Procure to Pay Process, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Controls and Compliance, People Management, Leadership, Data and Analytics, Financial Accounting, Shared Services Operations, Automation, BI Skills, P2P Process Knowledge

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Are you ready for a new beginning? We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology. Our purpose points the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology. Level of Proficiency Required: Global Process Ownership (Accounts Payable and TEM process) SAP VIM and Concur System Expertise Leader of Leader position Procure to Pay Process and business knowledge Strong Project Management and Continuous improvement capabilities Operational Excellence Expertise in Controls and Compliance Responsibilities: Responsible and ownership of global end to end processes – Accounts Payable and TEM process for North America, Denmark (HQ), EMEA and India region. Core deliverables from Accounts Payable and TEM team– Invoice Process Registration, End to End Travel Expense Management, Expenditure cycle controls, Workflow Management, Reconciliations, Global vendor payment process, Month end close and reporting and driving several projects to standardize and optimize the service delivery. Accountable for end-to-end operations of the process (KPI’s, SLA’s, customer satisfaction & quality). As a process owner, responsible for setting the vision, purpose and governance of the process People Management and Leadership with strong operational manager competencies (Leader of Leader role) Hands-on experience and having a good understanding of the P2P process, interfaces with other processes, complexities, and opportunities for development. Finding ways to continuously optimize the operations and driving efficiencies through use of technology Responsible for driving Controls and Compliance, reviewing, and implementing risk mitigating measures and end to end ownership. Liaising with internal and external auditors to drive audit engagements, process, and outcomes. Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the process outcome. Project management and driving change initiatives across the organisation and in the team. Standardize, Optimize and Digitize processes to One Global Standard Tasks include (not exhaustive) Daily operations - Operations and performance management (HQ, Americas, EMEA & APAC regions), service delivery, stakeholder management and customer satisfaction People Management & Leadership - Set direction, define business targets and development plans, coach, develop team members and build a collaborative team Resource Management – Create transparency, manage team competencies, utilize strengths, focus on efficiencies. Project Management – Drive global internal and cross functional projects across teams. Work closely with Sourcing and Procurement teams to drive improvements and set standards. Reporting and Analytics - Creation and enhancing dashboards and reports to management and using data & analytics tools as an enabler to enhance reporting. Internal Controls – Have a very high focus on controls and compliance, segregation of duties, Audits (Internal & external). Documentation - Ensure processes are well documented and updated in a timely manner. Qualifications and Work Experience Master's degree in Accounts / Finance (preferably CA) from reputable institutions 10 - 12 years of total work experience in financial domain and proficient knowledge of financial accounting 8 - 10 years of work experience in leading Shared Services operations teams, process transition and process optimization Strong MS office, Automation and BI skills Strong Data and Analytics competencies Working experience in SAP (S4 Hana preferred) and Concur Excellent P2P Process knowledge Personal / behavioral skills High standard of integrity High degree of Compliance and Risk Mindset Drive constructive, supportive and efficient collaboration Strong inter-personal and team management skills Adopt a long-term, strategically oriented mindset, while translating Novonesis Strategy into execution Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team Problem solving and Growth mindset Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders Analytical, systematic and structured; Ensures knowledge is built for the organization. Proactive and self-monitoring; Resourceful and solution-focused; Good follow-up skills and task management. Excellent verbal and written presentation skills Attention to detail and ability to work with huge data set Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today! At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Want to learn more? 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If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from Novonesis, please do not share any personal or financial information. We encourage you to verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us directly through our official channels. Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the global end-to-end processes of Accounts Payable and TEM, including invoice processing, travel expense management, and vendor payments. Accountable for operational performance, customer satisfaction, and driving projects for standardization and optimization.