ABOUT US:

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Accountancy or Finance and/or equivalent courses. Certification of Public Accountancy is preferred, but not required.
• Length and Type of Job Relevant Experience:
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant Accounts Payable in a supervisory capacity, with five to six (5-6) years overall work experience, preferably from global shared services environments and/or multinational companies.
• Preferably with Oracle System, Adbook and/or Salesforce, Archimedes, CRM background but not required.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Procure to Pay Team Lead will support the manager by directly supervising and coordinating activities of staff and ensure expectations set by business are delivered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising direct reports in their processing tasks assigned and ensuring effective delivery in accordance with the Service Level Agreements (SLA). Main BAUs that are currently overseen are:
• Supplier Invoice Processing
• Supplier Invoice Audit
• Vendor & Query Management
• Review and Resolution of Supplier Debit Balances
• Operations (Posting and amendment of journal entries & supplier account reconciliations)
• Perform AR-AP & Contra Netting Reconciliations
• Expense reports processing & audit
• Corporate credit card management
• Query management
• Prepare and delegate specific requests (group mailbox or ticketing tool) tasks, contingency and strategic plans that will meet required business developments.
• Review and approve processed transactions based on risk control matrix requirements.
• Oversee month end activities and ensure accurate and timely submission of reports.
• Ensure strict SOX controls and compliance and assist in internal and external audit and controls procedures.
• Handle and resolve escalated queries making sure that sound action points are correctly undertaken.
• Generate and review Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Service Level Agreements reporting which are timely submitted and coordinated with the business stakeholders.
• Assist and handle review, development and implementation of process improvements or changes within the key areas of Accounts Payable. Participate and perform special tasks and projects.
• Address and evaluate job performance with staff. Arrange training and individual development plan.