Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead

Yara Lietuva, UAB

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Yara has been awarded as Equal Pay Employer 2023 by Figure Baltic Advisory.

Currently we are looking for ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (AP) TEAM LEAD

Responsibilities

Leads, reviews and oversees the execution and individually performs Procure-to-Pay (PTP) accounting activities according to global accounting policies and procedures, agreed internal processes. Closely cooperates and supports Yara's Europe Business Services (EBS) Finance colleagues, local finance teams, other related internal and external customers in day-to-day activities processing. Drives alignment and continuous improvements within the processes.

Responsible for day-to-day accounts payable team's accounting
Lead the team of accounts payable specialists in day-to-day execution of the process activities by ensuring high quality deliverables
Lead and manage team members performance and development, proper staffing and work allocations
Ensure team members engagement, development, sustain and retain employees
Lead, facilitate and perform talents performance and potential assessments, career and performance development planning
Advocate and represent team members interests
Process, match and code invoices, process payments. Monitor and clear aged credit reports
Liaise with suppliers and manage their reconciliations. Manage banking account changes across all suppliers
Conduct month end closing and year-end closing procedures
Oversee and review internal and external audit procedures, initiate changes according to audit feedback
Train and educate new and existing finance colleagues (incl. other functions)
Timely and accurately document service-related business knowledge
Lead and ensure implementation of global accounting policies and procedures, agreed internal processes are implemented and followed
Ensure team's performance according to Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Profile

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in finance, mathematics, statistics (or related discipline) is an advantage
Relevant and/or similar work experience within accounting field (minimum 5 years)
Fluent in English both verbal and written communication. Additional languages are an asset.
High-Proficient Excel skills and experience with SAP, HFM is a plus
Experience working with Procure-to-Pay process and AP accounting
People management skills
Drive for creating high performance culture
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Lead and promote continuous improvement culture
Analytical mindset with solution and development-oriented problem-solving skills
Co-operation skills in a cross-cultural organization

We Offer

Professional development, including financial support for ACCA
Personal development within learning platforms LinkedIn, Udemy, Coursera
Hybrid working model with home office allowance (10 days per month working from the office)
Career opportunities, including subject matter experts and global virtual roles
Social wellbeing-oriented package (health, life, and accident insurance from 1st day, 6 sickness trust days)
Modern office environment (eco-friendly office with lounge, game room and other areas)
Scandinavian culture supporting continuous improvement culture
Strong company values and orientation towards people
Much more benefits are waiting for you!

Salary range

We offer salary from 2859 Eur to 4289 Eur/month gross (before taxes; the final offer depends on candidate competencies)

Monthly gross salaryGross/mo € 2859 - 4289

Additional information: The final offer depends on candidate competencies.

Location

Lithuania

Remote work opportunity

Time of work

Full-time

Languages

English

Contact person
Giedrė Stankevičiūtė
+37069840769

Yara is the world's leading fertilizer company and a provider of environmental solutions that addresses global challenges and creates positive change. Company fosters an open culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes the safety and integrity of our employees, business partners, and society at large.

Yara European Business Service Center located in Vilnius is an important milestone in the modernization of the companys operating model in Europe. It is a valued operational business partner covering end-to-end logistics activities from operational planning, sales order processing, and customer service through to transport activities. This center also has procurement roles and BI insight team that will deliver self-service business insights and develop new BI solutions for the company globally.