Accounts Payable Team Leader (for Philippine Residents Only) At International Committee of the Red Cross

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader at the ICRC, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the accounts payable function within our Financial Shared Services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team of skilled professionals, drive process improvements, and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable operations.

MAIN TASKS

• Lead and supervise a team of accounts payable associates and analysts, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice and payment processing, vendor management, and reconciliations, adhering to service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and implement strategies for establishing best practices, policies, and procedures to optimize accounts payable processes, enhance controls, and minimize risks.
• Collaborate with Business Process Owner and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, address escalations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ICRC policies and procedures in all accounts payable activities, including internal quality controls.
• Participates in projects aimed at developing financial system, by proposing solutions for financial accounting and related procedures and contributing to project design.
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable metrics and performance indicators.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND PROFILE

• Certified Public Accountant
• Four or more years of progressive experience in accounts payable or financial shared services
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes
• Experience with Accounts Payable financial system and ERP platform, preferably JD Edwards
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

WHAT WE OFFER

• Dynamic and fast-growing organization
• Access to further in-house and/or external training
• Flexible work schedule
• Humanitarian endeavour and international environment