Accounts Payable Team Leader

Job title:

Accounts Payable Team Leader

Company:

Dentons

Job description

Dentons Business Services EMEA is the operational backbone of Dentons, supporting the world’s largest law firm in delivering exceptional service to clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a crucial component of Dentons’ global network, our EMEA business services team plays a key role in driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.At Dentons Business Services EMEA, we are committed to excellence in supporting legal professionals with cutting-edge solutions. Our dynamic and diverse team collaborates seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.Role OverviewThe Accounts Payable Team Leader is responsible for providing daily oversight of the Dentons Accounts Payable Team, supporting assigned offices in accounts payable operations.The primary objective is to oversee the team, ensure the delivery of excellent customer service and manage operations in a timely and efficient manner. This role entails developing professional relationships with internal clients by acting as the primary point of contact for local finance teams.Scope of duties:

• Oversee Accounts Payable daily operational processes including invoices, expense claims, payment runs, bank reconciliations, global recharges, reporting and other queries
• Manage the team’s resources and coordinate the monthly workload to ensure efficient AP delivery for assigned offices.
• People management (performance, recruitment, development, promotions, recognition)
• Accountable for establishing and meeting performance objectives
• Co-lead Project Management and Continuous Improvement initiatives for AP area
• Support the team in establishing and maintain the cooperation with different offices, ensure the needs of internal clients are fulfilled.
• Identify potential business opportunities to expand the scope of the AP team’s work.
• Comply with the firm’s policies, procedures, and any other legal obligations, and effectively manage risks to the firm where those risks relate to this role.
• Provide strategic support and assistance to the Finance Managers

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification and experience in AP Process
• 5+ years of the experience in Finance including experience of managing a team (experience in the legal sector or/and from SSC organizations will be a strong advantage)
• Fluent English with strong interpersonal skills
• Readiness to work at least 2 days from the Dentons office
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain a business relationships and openness for verbal communication
• Good technical knowledge in Excel, Power Point, and accounting systems (Elite/3E knowledge will be a huge asset)
• Strong understanding and ability to implement Continuous Improvement culture across Finance
• Proactiveness and a “can do” attitude
• Expertise in delegating tasks and developing others.
• Efficient problem solving & effective decision-making abilities.

BenefitsReward and RecognitionRemuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.Equal OpportunitiesDentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.Language CapabilitiesWe are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.Inclusion, Diversity & EquityEssential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about inclusion, diversity and equity at Dentons.

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:38:18 GMT

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