Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Summary Description: 

Working with an emerging shared services organization, the Team Lead is responsible for leading and  supporting a Dover business segment’s processing of account payables. This role is responsible for  managing a functional team of accounts payable professionals by ensuring accurate and timely processing/handling of payables for a specified region/s and Dover business segment/s &/or Operating Company/ies. This role is also expected to investigate and correct escalated issues while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. This role oversees the integration of business process transitions, improvements and technology enablements into operations. This role reports to the Manager, AP. This position is based in Cebu, Philippines.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operational Management
  • Invoice processing production management, including capacity and demand planning 
  • based on invoice inbox, tickets, mails volume analysis
  • Month-end closing and balance sheet integrity activities
• Stakeholder Management
  • Maintain Supplier Relationships through well-managed AP transactions
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and Operating Companies
  • Partnering with related functions, such as Procurement, Supplier Data Management, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report as well as support teams like HR, IT, Global Process Transformation and Global Technology Enablement teams to address issues, implement solutions, and support organizational goals
• Performance Management
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide continuous feedback
  • Support career development within the hire-to-retire cycle
  • Internal and external performance reporting 
  • Responsible for supervising a team of AP professionals
• Process Improvement
  • Continuous improvement leadership, including identification of process and system improvements
  • Partnering with the AP manager to support strategic initiatives
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct random audits and reviews of accounts payable transactions and processes
  • Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to supplier payments and invoices

Core Competencies:

• Good problem-solving skills
• Effective leadership and team management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills vital for collaboration with direct, peers and interdepartmental support
• High level of customer focus and ability to always maintain a positive attitude
• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in accounts payable
• Professional certification such as Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a plus
• Ability to always maintain a professional demeanor with suppliers, internal customers and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years’ Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing context including:
  • 1+ years in a shared services model preferred
  • 1+ years supervisory experience
• Experience managing data in large ERP systems, Oracle preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (Ex: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Charts and Graphs etc.)
• Lean training a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency managing data in Microsoft Office (SharePoint)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7.5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).

Dover Corporation deliver’s innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for nearly 60 years, our team of over 27,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.”