Accounts Payable Team Leader

Tenneco Inc. is a global manufacturing company, is pioneering global ideas for cleaner air, and smoother, quieter and safer transportation. We're one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of Performance Solutions, DRiV, Powertrain and Clean Air products and technology solutions for diversified markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway equipment and the aftermarket.

Tenneco is present in Romania with the Global Shared Services Center in Bucharest and also with the Braking products plant in Ploiesti, Prahova.

Education

• University Degree in Economic Studies (ASE – Accounting Faculty is a plus)
• ACCA/CIMA enrolment and or certification

Experience
• A good knowledge & understanding of the Accounts Payable function with a minimum of three years experience managing the Accounts Payable
• Experience in working in a cross functional environment
• Working experience in shared service center, outsourcing industry

SKILLS

- Fluency in English and other language as French/Spanish/German would be a plus
- Technical (accounting, treasury, VAT within EU is a plus )
- Strong problem solving skills, accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and prioritization skills
-Well organized and ability to organize the team
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be effective with company management and team members
- Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
- Responsibility, accuracy
- Reliable, active approach
- Confident communicate as this role will involve liaising with various key senior manager of the business
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook, SAP

• Managing the daily input of the accounts payables invoices; Performing the month end closing process and reconciliation of the ledgers

• Assure daily processing of transactions ensuring no back logs; Ensure the Accounts Payable team are replying to all queries in a timely manner and all queries are dealt with correctly and efficiently

• Acting as an escalation point for all accounts payable related issues raised by the team members, leadership and suppliers. Ensuring the fast resolution of these issues and also finding ways of preventing them from happening again

• Following control procedures and maintaining operational procedures; Regular reporting and analysis to key senior managers in the business

• Ad-hoc duties to support the business

• Developing a motivated and energetic team; Maintain excellent working relationship with external supplier;

• Performance management of staff and monthly appraisals

• Actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives in cooperation with AP Manager;

• Ensure continuous review, development, and improvement of consistent processes and procedures.

• Initiate changes when required

• Participate and assist as necessary, in change, improvement and special projects as required

• Harmonize the processes and procedures across the business

• SAP key user

• Support the monthly reporting: AP aging, GRNI, AP past-due, blocked & parked invoices, goods return;

• Support & involvement for business improvement process