Procure to Pay - 6 Months contract at Danone

About The Job

• Lead the AP team to manage efficiently, compliant, and timely supplier invoice processing to supplier payment, with permanent focus on process improvement.
• Contribute to cash optimization and ensure proper execution of payment terms.
• Ensure the timeliness and quality of the monthly AP closing process, and the justification of AP supplier balances
• Strict review and adherence to the Internal Control Policies
• Ensure compliance to AP Strategy and Planning KPIs to monitor and improve the efficiency of the Procure to Payment process
• Monthly accrual as per business needs
• Ensure the timeous payment of all suppliers according to their respective payment terms

Month end and Reporting

• BS RECONS 220000
• BS RECONS 220300 TO 220350
• IBS KPI’s
• IBS INTERNAL CONTROL REPORT SIGN OFF

Relationship Building

• Establish and maintain customer satisfaction and appropriate supplier relationships externally
• Ensure cross-functional co-operation and relations between departments

Drive individual and team performance improvement

• Lead the team to deliver of company targets and objectives as well as internal KPI’s
• Continuous management and motivation of the team
• Conduct internal performance management and IDP processes fairly and consistently, resulting in transparent succession planning and specific development areas
• Facilitate the setting of team objectives and provide guidance as needed
• Mentor and coach team members, as required
• Ensure appropriate training and development of team to improve skills

Projects and Enhancements

• As per business requirements and team trade tool requirements

Support CBU DSA and NSA

• Address and resolve queries and request as and when they are requested

Ensure Internal Control compliance

• Set-up and monitor KPIs to improve the efficiency of the Procurement (owned by the business) and the Payment process (owned by the AP).
• Drive change and lead the implementation of best practice

About you

Qualification(s)

• Relevant financial diploma ( Bachelor’s Degree would be an added advantage)

Experience And Skills

• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a senior role in Accounts Payable management.
• 5 years in FMCG credit management.
• SAP experience
• Management of large teams
• Team development
• Experience with Electronic data interchange, automation/digitalization projects
• Proficient in MS Office Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint