About The PositionLead is responsible for the end-to-end payables process across the NA legal entities, combining hands-on process ownership with strong day-to-day people leadership of the AP team. The incumbent will work closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Treasury and external suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise and develop a team of (3-4) AP Specialists: workload allocation across plants, backlog management, performance objectives and reviews, coaching, cross-training and vacation/backup coverage.
- Own the end-to-end AP cycle for all NA entities: invoice processing, 3-way match (PO, invoice, goods receipt), exception resolution and escalation with Purchasing, Warehouse and plant personnel.
- Review and release weekly payment proposals; ensure accuracy, completeness and on-time payment execution in line with agreed terms and cash planning.
- Own vendor master data governance: enforce controls for new vendor setup (W9, bank letters) and for any bank-detail change, including mandatory callback / independent verification controls (AADM) to prevent payment fraud (BEC).




- Monitor and report AP KPIs (invoice backlog and aging, GNRI aging, blocked invoices, on-time payment, DPO) under the SSC KPI framework; drive corrective actions on RED/AMBER items.
- Review and approve GL monthly reconciliations under the team’s scope (Payables, GNRI, accruals) and ensure timely clearing of open items.
- Oversee AP intercompany reconciliations and dispute resolution with counterpart entities.
- Oversee FEBAN reconciliation / Treasury open items application related to outgoing payments.
- Provide payables input to the weekly/monthly free cash flow forecast; support Net Working Capital initiatives (payment terms, DPO optimization).
- Ensure month-end close activities under AP scope are completed per the closing checklist; escal

ate risks and issues proactively.
- Act as first escalation point for supplier disputes, statements reconciliation and payment inquiries.
- Ensure in

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