Invoice Processing Team Lead

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Invoice Processing Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier invoices, quality of the Invoice processing information, and reconciliation of Accounts Payable balances in line with defined performance and quality standards. Reporting to the Team Manager Invoice Processing & Reconciliations, the role must ensure all invoice processing, activities related to incontrol standard related to AP, support activities related to internal and external audits are executed in accordance with Global Standard Procedures and established SOPs, including  timely resolution of discrepancies for vendors local and foreign related. Through effective team leadership and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers, the role supports consistent, high-quality execution of invoice processing, provides clear visibility of liabilities and advances to vendors, and contributes to efficient financial operations. Then will be accompanying the technological changes and technology advances to improve the efficiency of the process under his/her responsibility.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide effective leadership to the Accounts Payable function, acting as a role model and ensuring team operations and efficiencies are aligned with organizational policies, ethical standards, and operational requirements.
2. Support, implement, and maintain standardized Accounts Payable procedures and controls, including risk identification, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Define and oversee performance objectives, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring consistent delivery of Accounts Payable services and transparent reporting to stakeholders and top management team
4. Maintain ownership of Accounts Payable General Ledger balances, ensuring timely modules reconciliations, accuracy, and integrity of financial data, and contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting related to vendor management.
5. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Accounts Payable services meet business and market requirements.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in Finance or Shared Services environments, with demonstrated success leading complex, stakeholder relationships. Proven ability to translate customer and business needs into enterprise-wide processes and to maintain end-to-end accountability for resolution of high-impact operational and service issues.
• At least 1-3 years of experience managing large-scale Accounts Payable or transactional finance operations, including direct leadership of teams of 5+ employees. Strong track record of setting operational strategy, embedding robust compliance and control frameworks, resolving complex supplier and process issues, and using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated 5+ years of experience partnering with coordinators and/or leaders across Finance, Procurement, and the wider business. Ability to influence enterprise-level decision-making, ensure efficient supplier onboarding, and drive adherence to procurement and financial governance policies.
• Minimum 2+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams within centralized or shared services models. Proven capability in building high-performing, engaged teams, driving succession planning, and delivering structured talent development initiatives such as coaching, capability frameworks, and job rotation.
• Financial leadership experience with, demonstrating the ability to connect Accounts Payable operations, invoice processing effectiveness, and working capital optimization to cash flow, financial performance, and long-term business competitiveness
• Bachelor's degree Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, International Business, or related fields.
• 1 to 3 years of specific experience in the role.
• +3 years of experience supervising teams.
• SAP Knowledge required
• Knowledge of Concur, Basware, Coupa, Manage Engine is valued.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in Shared Services, fast-moving consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, experience in the Automotive sector is valued and experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
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