Team Lead AP - Europe & India

About the role

The Accounts Payable Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the team of 8 members to ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role will involve supervising daily operations, improve processes, and support financial reporting requirements along with German language expertise and will be reporting to Global AP&TE Leader. Responsibilities Include: Lead, mentor, and manage Accounts Payable team of Europe & India region. Allocate daily workloads, monitor productivity, and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews; provide coaching and development plans. Ensure adequate backup, cross-training, and effective knowledge transfer within the team. Perform weekly cash forecast analysis and investigate variances. Analyze parked invoices in collaboration with the business, resolve issues efficiently, and ensure timely release of invoices for payment. Oversee end-to-end AP operations, including PO and Non-PO invoice processing, GR/IR clearing, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities. Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Controlling. Collaborate with IT and process teams during system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives. Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company accounting policies. Prepare for and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations. Coordinate with global AP teams to ensure process consistency, standardization, and best practices. To deliver daily, monthly & quarter end closing processes for AP Europe and India region within timelines and accuracy by ensuring delegation of tasks to team as well as themselves. Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward-products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations . Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

Requirements

• The following are required for the role
• B.Com with 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable Function.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• SAP hands-on experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• German language proficiency (Preferred)

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