Alliance for Recruitment AP and AR Team Lead, 2024-09-12

AP and AR Team Lead

Job Description

Team Leadership: Lead and manage the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions of 14 team members providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Manage Team Resources based on skills, workload and availability, while creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture and motivating team members.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Operations: Oversee day-to-day AP and AR operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing, reconciliation, and management of transactions.
Invoice and Payment Management: Ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Process Optimization: Implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AP and AR processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on AP automation and AR collections effectiveness.
Finance excellence: Prepare and analyze financial reports related to AP and AR areas, providing insights and recommendations to finance management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery and address any issues promptly.
Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure team compliance with company policies and industry regulations, fostering a culture of best practices.
Performance Management: Monitor team performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide guidance and support to achieve targets.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of financial processes and data. Continuance of services in times of (un)expected unavailability.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with demonstrated expertise in AP and AR processes of which 1+ years in a supervisory role.
Fluent English (level B2 and above).
Knowledge: Strong understanding of finance and accounting end-to-end processes, with a focus on AP and AR operations.
Education: Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, preferably with a focus on accounting.
Experience in leading teams and working in a complex, international business environment is highly advantageous.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems – IFS is highly advantageous.
Understanding of basic Tax legislation requirements, especially VAT.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach, exceptional organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Company offers

The possibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Private health insurance.
Travel insurance.
60 working days of workcation (after the first 6 months).
Parking compensation.
Additional 2 sick days per year.
Additional 2 learning days per year.
Additional 1 volunteering day per year.
Growing and career opportunities.
Mediq employees receive one extra holiday per year worked, up to 5 years of seniority.