Accounts Payable Team Leader
External
Hellofresh · Manila, PhilippinesPrepare for this interview
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About the role
At HelloConnect, you will be part of a dynamic team in Inoza tower, BGC that embraces innovation and leverages advanced technology to create exceptional experiences. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, develop your skills, and grow within a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a subset of the Accounts Payable, Travel & Expenses and Accounting functions for all of our ANZ brands (HelloFresh, EveryPlate, Youfoodz and BeCool), contributing to our ongoing efforts to drive business success and enhance customer satisfaction. We're looking for passionate individuals who can bring their unique skills and ideas to the table. Even if you don't meet every requirement but believe you'd excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Ownership of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring strong governance around invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, expenses and credit cards
- Oversee multiple teams in day-to-day operations, ensuring timely payment of invoices
- Address critical vendor, process, and system escalations, ensuring root cause analysis and effective resolution.
- Partner with Business, Finance, Technology, Operations, and other teams to resolve process defects.
- Complete ad-hoc tasks, including assistance in month-end close activities.
- Ensure compliance and audit-readiness of all AP processes, supporting internal and external audits.
- Provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members, ensuring they meet their performance goals.
- Assign tasks to team members, ensuring cohesive teamwork to achieve objectives.
- Conduct regular touch base meetings and 1:1 coaching sessions to track progress and identify development opportunities.
- Ensure deadlines are met, monitor progress, and develop strategies to overcome obstacles.
- Work with various departments to align projects and initiatives with organizational goals.
- Innovate and enhance procure-to-pay processes.
- Define key performance indicators, develop operational and business metrics, and track delivery against global objectives.
- Identify and drive opportunities for improved cash flow, margin, or productivity related to vendor payments
- Identify and quantify financial and operational risks and opportunities.
- Be involved in ad-hoc projects to optimise Accounts Payable processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process optimization initiatives.
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