Accounts Payable Manager

Job description

• You lead, coach, and develop the AP team consisting of 9 people, ensuring a well-balanced workload and business continuity. You conduct regular check-ins and performance discussions, support onboarding and training, and foster a collaborative, quality-driven mindset.
• You oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process (invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor data) while continuously driving improvements and supporting automation and system initiatives (e.g. SAP, VIM, Concur) with your critical mindset.
• You monitor KPIs and ensure service levels (accuracy, timeliness, completeness) are met, acting as escalation point for complex issues.
• You guarantee compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations (VAT), and internal controls, and support audits.
• You collaborate closely with stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, Treasury, suppliers) and report directly to our Group Director Shared Services.

Profile

Are you looking for a people management role in which you can also leverage your financial expertise?

Do you recognize yourself in the characteristics below? Then don’t hesitate to apply!

• You hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and bring 5–10 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or accounting, ideally within an international environment.
• You have proven experience in team leadership or coordination and enjoy coaching and developing others.
• You have a strong understanding of AP processes, VAT, and invoice-to-pay flows, or you are willing to further develop your expertise in this area, and you are comfortable working in a KPI-driven environment.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with different stakeholders and are fluent in both English and Dutch.
• You are experienced with ERP systems (SAP is a plus) and have solid Excel skills.