AP Team Leader

Our purpose at Goodyear is to build trust and to create an environment where associates are inspired by work. We believe in our people and we embrace change in order to engage and enable associates to realize their full potential.

If you want to be part of a great team, based in Bucharest, to work in a fast paced, world class organization, then you are in the right place because we have the perfect job for you!
You can count on our flexible working hours and work from home benefits.

Just apply and let’s meet to discuss more about what we could offer you more and about your career opportunities!


Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

In Romania, Goodyear Dunlop has been present since 1999 and it is represented by two different legal entities, Goodyear Dunlop Tires (Sales Office) and Goodyear Operations.

Goodyear Operations Romania is the Global Business Services Center of Goodyear Dunlop EMEA. The GBS Center in Bucharest started back in July 2011. The core mission of the Center has always been to provide internal customer satisfaction with the shared responsibility of delivery - Driving performance as ONE TEAM.

Minimum 3 years experience in FinanceAccounting out of which, minimum 1 year of experience as Team Lead
Minimum 2 years experience in AP field, coordinating high volume but also complex transactions
Experience of SAP and ERP Payables systems
Previously worked in a high-volume environment - Vendor and transactional
Proven record of country migration into a Shared Service center
Experience of Payables process Automation and Systems Solutions
VIM knowledge would be a plus
Detailed knowledge of Accounts Payable process (including intercompany), solid financial analysis and problem-solving skills
High-level of proficiency in various computer applications including Excel skills
Strong people leadership skills, people development experience, proven ability to lead, motivate and train
Strong project and change management skills, familiarity with project management approaches and tools required
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written). Other European language would be a plus
Ability to create productive business environment for associates by providing opportunities to demonstratedevelop their skill sets
Detail oriented, strong planning and work flow management, very good organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Interpersonal and relationship building in an intercultural environment.

Main responsibilities:

Prepare, review various reporting related to AP, and follow up if required
Ensure escalations and complex queries are resolved timely and accurately
Review reconciliations if required and analyze accounts
Active participation in the external and internal audit including clarification of any audit queries
Active engagement in EKN (Expert Knowledge Network) platform, in particular with Local AP Experts in order to ensure that all local requirements are met on time and in due priority
Manage the functional process of the Accounts Payable department by leading the team of associates including development and implementation of procedures and methods to monitor work activities and ensuring appropriate levels of resource
Help the manager to develop AP Metrics and Best Practice benchmarks.
Ensure performance measurement metrics appropriate to each specific business area are met and the AP Best Practice benchmarks are shared between GBS centers and adopted together with comparative Operational and KPIs Dashboard Reporting for the Accounts Payable Group Lead, mentor and monitor delivery of month end AP performance results to management within the agreed timeframe and in the required format
Lead, manage and monitor delivery of KPIs based on the principles of superior customer service, continuous improvement and best-practice.
Maintains excellent relationships with internal customers so as to ensure mutual goals are achieved and up-to-date knowledge of best practices within the Accounts Payable environment.
Develops team members through coaching and feedback on results. Moves decisively on performance problems.
Promote good communication and relations between the P2P teams, other parts of the business and suppliers
Attend meetings with management (on occasions these may be at a different location)
Communicate fully all situations that may affect the departments ability to meet its stated objectives
Conducts the interviews with job candidates
Conducts the performance review process with team members
Regular mentoring, coaching and identifying development opportunities (to be documented in an Individual Development Plan)