About The Position

Lead 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; escalate risks and issues proactively.
Act as first escalation point for supplier disputes, statements reconciliation and payment inquiries.
Ensure internal controls are e

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