Accounts Payable Lead

This role is reporting to Manager, Accounts Payable Europe and is responsible for coordination of the Accounts payable Europe team, ensuring that the team completes their daily, weekly or monthly tasks as per given job description. The Accounts Payable Lead should possess strong communication skills and be able to multi-task and be proactive and prioritize Accounts Payable issues whilst driving the root cause Analysis of those issues. Accounts Payable Lead is the first point of escalation. Think critically and continuously improve the mindset by collaborating with cross functional stakeholders and as well with internal finance departments & Leaders.

What will you work on?

• Coordinate and ensure that tasks are completed by the team in a timely manner and accurately, backup when required:
o PO/Non-PO invoice processing
o Liaise with Buyers, Procurement, Vendors, Finance on any related issue
o Preparation of weekly payment runs
o Processing of T&Es and Credit Card employee expenses
o Process accruals
o Open Items reporting with actions for resolution
o GR/IR reconciliation
• Drive DPO reduction
• Conduct root cause analysis and drives continuous improvements
• Consolidate and harmonize reporting
• Work with internal controls and external auditors
• Produce monthly and quarterly and ad-hoc business reporting as required
• Act as first level of escalation point to the Team, Business and Finance management
• Develop positive work environment
• Participation on recruitment process, performance management, goals setting, coaching and team development, regular individual and team meetings, career discussions, working on employee engagement increase, collaboration with HR and business leaders, comply to company processes & Policies
• Work closely with manager and prepare mid-year and yearly performance evaluations
• Review, investigate and actively resolve issues related to company credit cards, travel and expense management, SAP concur accounts and other issues
• Supporting monthly closing activities and open items reporting
• Drive team targets, performance measurement
• Prepare and Analyse Financial Information and Reporting and provide to management
• Identify business process gaps and work towards improvement of existing workflow and reduce posting and payment errors
• Actively explore opportunities for process improvements
• Active involvement in ad hoc projects
• Build relationship & cooperates with other internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain partnership, effective communication, collaboration, and working relationships with FMs and FAs
• Other ad hoc tasks and duties as assigned by manager

How will you fit into the team?
You will have:

• Professional demeanor and friendly diplomatic manner is a must, follow-through and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work and make decisions independently, meet challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills (both spoken & written) and listening skills in English supported by strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team structure and Matrix Environment
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems
• Team player who helps create a result focused and motivating team environment
• Comfortable in being ‘uncomfortable’
• Results and Business Oriented attitude with focus on deadlines
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Ability to Multi-task
• Works well in a team or independently
• Confident/Self Starter with an innovative approach to process improvements and challenging the status quo
• Flexible and adaptable to change in accordance with business needs
• Good knowledge of other market language is advantage


What are your skills and experience?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Accounting/Finance Education
• A minimum 5+ years of related experience in a mid to large sized company, preferred in Finance, advantage is experience in Accounts Payable
• Participation on numerous projects and leadership skills
• Experience with SAP system required, with SAP 4/HANA advantage
• Experience in Procure to Pay, Travel and Expense management, Credit card program preferred
• Experience with SAP Concur, SNOW, JIRA advantage
• Strong computer skills in MS Office and advanced Excel experience would be an advantage
• Leadership experience is an advantage

Why should you become our team member?
At Spin Master we believe that our people are one of our most valuable assets. Your efforts at Spin Master are a part of your life’s work and Spin Master honors your contribution with a total rewards program that includes tangible and intangible benefits.
• Global Working Environment
• Hybrid Work Model /60% work from office - 40% work from home/
• Meal vouchers fully paid by the employer (6,50€/working day)
• Referral program
• Learning & Development - We're committed to supporting your continuous learning. For our employees, we provide LinkedIn Learning, language courses, and much more.
• 2x sick day + Birthday day off
• Employee discounts - Eligible to receive free toys during the holiday season and can purchase toys for discounted prices.
• Possibility of career growth
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Allowance for sports activities – Multi sport card
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Medical care benefit