Accounts Payable Team Leader at Interpublic Group

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Advertising, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

7+ years work experience in a similar role
Minimum education qualification - Graduation
Ability to maintain a positive, team-oriented environment while achieving high levels of performance with a strong customer focus
Demonstrated leadership skills and resource development skills
Ability to effectively delegate responsibility and supervise the activities of others
Ability to interface well with other internal departments and outside customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in MS Office
Experience in high-end accounting systems such as SAP

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of invoice processing Executives and Senior Executives for Production and House accounts payable
Act as the primary contact for agency, vendor, and interdepartmental issues
Assist in process development to meet service level agreements and ensure compliance with auditing standards
Supervise personnel and daily functions related to all accounts payable operating systems to ensure timely completion and accuracy of vendor invoice processing
Ensure vendor/employee queries are resolved and communicated in a timely manner
Ensure all invoices are accurately recorded/booked into the accounting system (Vantage SAP) within agreed turnaround times
Ensure all vendor accounts are reconciled to vendor statements, with timely resolution of any queries
Report and clear debit balances on a regular basis
Produce effective qualitative and quantitative metrics reporting to measure efficiency and effectiveness of function and staff
Assist in month-end close & reporting process
Manage client and external audit process when necessary
Provide enhanced level of customer service to external groups (IPG network agencies, vendors, tax & regulatory authorities)
Assist in the design & improvement of a Helpdesk process to track and measure invoice queries and resolution time
Drive process improvements and efficiency into the invoice processing function, ensuring common processes are applied to all agencies and leading practices are adopted through staff training and system enhancements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingVendor ManagementSAP VantageTeam SupervisionProcess ImprovementMonth-End CloseAudit ManagementMetrics ReportingHelpdesk ManagementReconciliation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the shift schedule for this role?

The shift schedule is from 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the Accounts Payable Team Leader role?

Candidates need 7+ years of work experience in a similar role, graduation as the minimum education, demonstrated leadership and resource development skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and experience with high-end accounting systems like SAP.

What does the company culture emphasize for this team leader position?

The role emphasizes maintaining a positive, team-oriented environment while achieving high performance with a strong customer focus.

What makes a strong candidate for this Accounts Payable Team Leader position?

Strong candidates will have 7+ years in a similar role, leadership skills to supervise teams effectively, experience with SAP or similar systems, and the ability to drive process improvements while providing excellent customer service.