Accounts Payable Team Lead

Job Description

We re on a mission to change the future of clinical research. At Perceptive, we help the biopharmaceutical industry bring medical treatments to the market, faster. Our mission is to change the world but to do this, we need people like you. Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you: HEALTH: - Medical plan for you and your dependents. - Personal Accident Insurance - Life Insurance - Critical illness cover WEALTH: - Salary structure and Flexi basket - Provident fund of 12% - Gratuity scheme YOURSELF: Internal growth and development programs & trainings Key Responsibilities Team management Responsible for leading the AP team and ensuring the high performance and accuracy. Ensuring the timely processing of invoices and payments. Co-ordinating on the issues and providing guidance to team with solution. Complexity Ability to perform a range of work activities in varied environments. May contribute to routine issue resolutions. Autonomy Working under routine direction. Uses limited discretion in resolving issues or enquiries work without frequent reference to others. Environment Understand the business drivers. Other Carryout any other reasonable duties as requested. Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills) Assist in leading and managing the accounts payable team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance. Leading and training the AP Team on company policies and changes ensuring team is updated and processing invoices accurately. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function. Working closely with Procurement team on the PO related issues and internal stake holders on invoice issues. Review Employee expense reimbursement reports created on Workday by employees and the Credit card expense ensuring the spend is as per company policy. Support on month end in closing the activities assigned to AP team. Ensure the payments are properly applied by the vendor as per the remittance advices generated out of the payment run. Extend support during the close to ensure all the invoices are processed before close. Support during the audit with requested documents and other reports. High level accuracy in processing financial information and maintaining the confidentiality. Behaviour Competencies Accountability Adaptability Customer focus Robust Decision Making Conflict management Developing direct reports and others Building effective teams Experience, Education, and Certifications 5-7 years of relevant experience with team management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills With continuous improvement and critical mindset With solid communication skills verbal and nonverbal. Proficient in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently Preferably with a bachelor s degree in finance/accounting as Major Subject. English: Fluent Come as you are. Were proud to be a Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.