AP Manager

Bausch & Lomb Poland is part of the international pharmaceutical company Bausch + Lomb, which is considered to be one best well known and respected ophthalmic brands in the world. We offer a wide range of eye care products, including contact lenses and lens care products, medications, intraocular lenses, and other eye surgery products.

Using the latest technologies and materials, the company is dedicated exclusively to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world - from birth to every stage of life.

Our innovative products help ophthalmologists around the world solve difficult vision problems of patients to help people see better and live better.

We are currently looking for a candidate for the position of:

AP Manager

Role Description:

The Accounts Payable will be responsible for overseeing all activities within the Accounts Payable department, including invoice validation, payment approvals, vendor management, and financial documentation. This role involves supervising a team, ensuring accurate and timely execution of processes, and implementing necessary financial systems and controls.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Accounts Payable department​
• Assist with implementation and adherence to a tight control environment which abides by the company's previously defined internal control framework​
• Review and approve invoices and check requests, ensuring accurate and timely processing​
• Set objectives for the accounts payable team that align with the company’s financial goals​
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies within the accounts payable functions to improve accuracy and efficiency​
• Monitor expenditures, report on AP metrics, and suggest ways to reduce costs​
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings related to accounts payable​
• Work closely with other departments to streamline and improve invoice approval process​
• Handle escalated issues from vendors and internal departments​
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and company policies​
• Train, guide, and evaluate the performance of AP staff​
• Take lead in financial audits pertaining to accounts payable​
• Collaborate with multiple departments across the Shared Services Center to ensure seamless end-to-end processing​
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and other stakeholders​

Qualifications:

• MA in accounting, finance or relevant field
• 7+ years of relevant experience​
• 2+ years in a people management role​
• Fluency in English required​
• ERP systems experience – SAP preferred

Competencies:

• Experience managing a new team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines
• Customer service-oriented, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

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All interested candidates are asked to send the CV in English including GPDR clause: „I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the European Parliament's and Council of the European Union Regulation on the Protection of Natural Persons as of 27 April 2016, with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (Data Protection Directive)”.