Accounts Payable Team Lead

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

We are searching for a Accounts Payable Team Leader to be based within our Business Services Centre, located in Budapest.

• Ensure that all AP tasks (such as invoice booking and payment, expense auditing, transaction matching, write-offs, reconciliation, closing and reporting, audits) are completed correctly and are compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing/approving AP entries, AP account reconciliation, payments, closing checklists.
• Meeting Key Performance Indicators, and other Productivity and Quality related metrics, as well as other requirements and goals as defined by the Direct Line Manager through the goal setting process.
• Proactively escalates significant issues as appropriate to Direct Line Manager.
• Ensure all SOX controls are executed, all potential defects are proactively eliminated, or action plan defined and followed up until resolution.
• Manages optimal utilization of team resources (work allocation/ prioritization, vacation planning). Define and maintain proper backup structure to ensure business continuity and service quality.
• People management of the assigned team (hold periodical one to ones discussing performance, trainings, coaching, motivating, retention management etc.)
• Prepare the annual performance appraisal and hold discussion with team members (min. 2x per year).
• Ensure all team members have the necessary assets and accesses to perform their day-to-day activities (accesses are regularly reviewed for Segregation of Duty conflicts).
• Participate in the recruitment process by conducting interviews and evaluating candidates.
• Responsible of the successful induction and integration of the new joiner and monitor that the new joiner completes all milestones during the probationary period.
• Focus on Continuous improvement, drives process improvement initiatives and manages implementations.
• Build up good relationship with the local colleagues, regularly monitor customer satisfaction.

• University or college degree is required, preferably finance, accounting or economics.
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of Accounts Payable or Accounting.
• Proven record of professional knowledge in AP area.
• 1-year senior experience is a must; leadership experience is an advantage.
• People management experience by leading a project or any other task where you took the initiative to lead the group.

• Actively coaching team members and provides training inside and outside the team.
• Results and appraisals are at least in the consistent solid performer category but with advanced competencies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Resilience, mindset of a champion, takes the ownership attitude.
• Demonstrate a proactive, can-do approach to solve problems.
• Put company goals and performance ahead of personal agenda.
• Model the behavior of a servant leader.
• Openness to change and ability to learn quickly.
• Customer focused (external and internal).
• English – verbal and written communications skills will be required at the highest level of competency.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential. 

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.